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SBR 360J

1971 Bedford Van

Blue Petrol 1057cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,414 mi
Last recorded6,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 360J
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,057cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 6,414 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 6,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 5,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 5,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 4,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 4,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 4,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre deteriorated & cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre deteriorated & cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 4,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 4,027 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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SBR 360J is a 1971 Bedford Van in Blue with a 1,057cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBR 360J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 55 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SBR 360J is a 1971 Bedford Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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