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EMJ 332Y

1983 Bedford Unknown

Cream Diesel 3614cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMJ 332Y
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,614cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 126,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,192 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 121,825 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 121,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 112,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,047 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside and offside front lower drop sills of cab corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Nov 2018 110,047 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside front lower drop sills of cab corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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EMJ 332Y is a 1983 Bedford Unknown in Cream with a 3,614cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EMJ 332Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMJ 332Y registered?

EMJ 332Y is a 1983 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is EMJ 332Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMJ 332Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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