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JDY 888Y

1983 Bedford Unknown

Green Diesel 4927cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

404,190 mi
Last recorded404,190 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDY 888Y
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,927cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2025 404,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 401,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 401,014 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2020 398,604 miles

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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JDY 888Y is a 1983 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 4,927cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JDY 888Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDY 888Y registered?

JDY 888Y is a 1983 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is JDY 888Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDY 888Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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