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SFS 448N

1974 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,217 mi
Last recorded4,217 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFS 448N
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 4,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 3,701 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 3,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

osf tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 2,056 miles

Battery under floor is cable tied in place

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 2,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Battery under floor is cable tied in place

Both rear tyres are perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 2,500 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Both rear tyres are badly perished

Lots of welding repairs and heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2012 1,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 1,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 568 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 99 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,522 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,653 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,653 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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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SFS 448N is a 1974 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFS 448N, 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 52 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SFS 448N is a 1974 Bedford Camper, first registered on 12 August 1974.

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