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F883 NDL

1988 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,294 mi
Last recorded7,294 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 NDL
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 7,294 miles

All Rear Lights Slightly Interacting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Diff Damp

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Of Vehicle Heavily Coated In Under Seal

Pass 25 Mar 2025 6,204 miles

All Rear Lights Interacting. Slightly Affecting Each Other

Rear Diff Damp /Leaking

Under Body Heavily Coated In Under Seal. Unable To fully Inspect

Fail 3 Mar 2025 6,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All Rear Light Slightly Interacting

Rear Diff Leaking

Under Body Of Vehicle Heavily Coated In Under Seal. Unable To Fully Inspect

Pass 7 Mar 2024 4,382 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 4,380 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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F883 NDL is a 1988 Bedford Unknown in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F883 NDL, 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 F883 NDL registered?

F883 NDL is a 1988 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F883 NDL safe to buy?

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