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Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?
Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E996 JLA is a 1988 Bedford Unknown in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E996 JLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of E996 JLA?
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What year was E996 JLA registered?
E996 JLA is a 1988 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 23 February 1988.
Is E996 JLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for E996 JLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E996 JLA have outstanding finance?
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