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E955 CNK

1988 Bedford Van

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE955 CNK
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,855 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 82,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,845 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 82,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 90,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,161 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 71,208 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,595 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 64,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 63,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 61,548 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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E955 CNK is a 1988 Bedford Van in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E955 CNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E955 CNK registered?

E955 CNK is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E955 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E955 CNK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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