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JYC 48Y

1983 Bedford Camper

Beige Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYC 48Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 93,019 miles

corrosion to front wheel arches/doors no sharp edges at time of test

offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2008 92,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to front wheel arches/and doors no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 22 May 2007 87,104 miles

Oil leak

nearside body has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside passenger lower door panel has corrosion

Fail 21 May 2007 87,104 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

nearside body has slight damage

nearside passenger lower door has corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 86,364 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 86,364 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery insecure

side loading door permently closed

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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JYC 48Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper in Beige with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 65,554 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 JYC 48Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYC 48Y registered?

JYC 48Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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