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E996 JLA

1988 Bedford Unknown

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,724 mi
Last recorded67,724 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE996 JLA
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 67,724 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2025 67,708 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2024 66,631 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 66,616 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 65,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 65,882 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,881 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,400 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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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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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?

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