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LBD 197V

1980 Bedford Camper

Blue Diesel 5420cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,763 mi
Last recorded197,763 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Bedford Camper68,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBD 197V
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,420cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 197,763 miles

airtank pipes centre chassis area

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

offside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

rear number plate cracked

steering column area slightly corroded

under cab area slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 197,026 miles

chassis slight corrosion

not brake tested due to burst pipe

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 196,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

chassis slight corrosion

not brake tested due to burst pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2014 195,125 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak from engine area

slight lift in front kingpins

slight play in upper steering bearing

steering columne area corroded

underneth cab undersealed

various parts of cab corroded

vehicle emmisions slightly smokey underload

Fail 24 Jun 2014 195,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak engine area

slight lift in front kingpins

slight play in upper steering wheel bearing

steering columne area corroded

underneth cab undersealed

various parts of cab corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 192,836 miles

Oil leak

chassis and body slightly corroded in areas

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/ chassis damaged but not cracked

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

tow bar electrical socket removed at time of test

windscreen slightly damaged but not in swept area

Fail 3 Jul 2012 192,735 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/ chassis damaged but not cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 190,775 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

cab mountings slightly corroded

nearside washer jet inop

offside front tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear outer tyre deflated

oil leak from engine area

slight play in front wheel bearings

top of cab----seem slightly affected by corrosion in areas

Fail 24 Nov 2010 190,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cab mountings slightly corroded

nearside washer jet inop

offside front tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear outer tyre deflated

oil leak from engine area

slight play in front wheel bearings

top of cab----seem slightly affected by corrosion in areas

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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LBD 197V is a 1980 Bedford Camper in Blue with a 5,420cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 68,615 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 LBD 197V, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBD 197V registered?

LBD 197V is a 1980 Bedford Camper, first registered on 4 January 1980.

Is LBD 197V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBD 197V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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