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LPX 281Y

1983 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPX 281Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,308 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,308 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,283 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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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LPX 281Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LPX 281Y, 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 LPX 281Y registered?

LPX 281Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 22 February 1983.

Is LPX 281Y safe to buy?

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