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HFE 648Y

1982 Bedford Camper

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,007 mi
Last recorded60,007 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Bedford Camper69,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFE 648Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired a pillar rusted through (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached upper & lower door hinge mount on A piller excessively rusted (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired B pillar excessively corroded (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired a pillar rusted through (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rusting across front roof gutter above windscreen

underside of vehicle rusting & components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished and slightly cracking

top of cab very badly corroded and front pillers very weak and holed

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished and slightly cracking

top of cab very badly corroded and front pillers very weak and holed

Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,504 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of seats (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

top of cab area very corroded and holed, front pillers corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,451 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,451 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,740 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all shock absorbers weak

rear axle U bolt nuts corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,317 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,296 miles

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

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,115 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

adv damaged to o/s top a post

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,728 miles

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,542 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,542 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,292 miles

N/S/R in poor condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,292 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,984 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,364 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 52,364 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

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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HFE 648Y is a 1982 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 69,051 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 HFE 648Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFE 648Y is a 1982 Bedford Camper, first registered on 10 August 1982.

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