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GKE 537L

1972 Bedford Camper

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

621,644 mi
Last recorded621,644 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 537L
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 621,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,714 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,714 miles

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

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

areas of corrosion

corrosion on brake ferrules

Pass 23 May 2006 10,681 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 10,681 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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GKE 537L is a 1972 Bedford Camper in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 GKE 537L, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKE 537L is a 1972 Bedford Camper, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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