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F353 HDM

1988 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Camper59,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 HDM
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 45,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 44,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,187 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,022 miles

oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 14 May 2019 39,548 miles

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

general underside corrosion to body

Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 39,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 39,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,280 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 38,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting nut loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 May 2015 36,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 36,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension turrets corroded but have been repair from above

both front tie bar bushes worn slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,177 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension turrets corroded but have been repair from above

both front tie bar bushes worn slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 29,649 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,834 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,934 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 May 2006 13,718 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 13,716 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the Bedford Camper?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 135
position lamp(s) not working 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
fog lamp not working 123
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F353 HDM is a 1988 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 59,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F353 HDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F353 HDM registered?

F353 HDM is a 1988 Bedford Camper, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F353 HDM safe to buy?

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