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F818 PDL

1989 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,709 mi
Last recorded95,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Camper62,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 PDL
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,709 miles

Rear extension to chassis corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 95,707 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155x12C (155/80x12C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155x12C (155/80x12C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear extension to chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,505 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly perished inbetween tread patterns. 155x12C

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,266 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear tyres beginning to perish inbetween tead pattern. 155x12C

all position lights have slight interaction with other light sources

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,945 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,545 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front step area corroded but not within prescribed area at this time

Fail 29 May 2015 93,865 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front step area corroded but not within prescribed area at this time

Pass 29 May 2014 90,852 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 90,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2013 87,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 87,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside footwell corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2012 84,822 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 82,384 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 82,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 79,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 76,135 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 73,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 73,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,474 miles

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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F818 PDL is a 1989 Bedford Camper in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F818 PDL, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F818 PDL is a 1989 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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