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KWO 258W

1981 Bedford Camper

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Bedford Camper76,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 258W
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute hazard lights (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u-bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load stalk insecure (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes,some pipes have been cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres are perishing and have cracks in treads

general chassis corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,040 miles

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 3 Mar 2015 12,040 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,040 miles

inner front arches heavy corrosion

oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 12,040 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear shock absorber bush worn

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriated

rear light fixings broken but still considered secure

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 120,340 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 12,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,474 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 9,426 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 89,712 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wheels require tracking

off side rear tyer wall deteriating

Fail 26 May 2006 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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KWO 258W is a 1981 Bedford Camper in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 76,455 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 KWO 258W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KWO 258W is a 1981 Bedford Camper, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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