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SFT 618Y

1982 Bedford Motorhome

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,349 mi
Last recorded32,349 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Bedford Motorhome57,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFT 618Y
MakeBedford
ModelMotorhome
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,335 miles

vehicle smoking when on choke/cold clears when warm, heavy knock from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,335 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,301 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wipers worn

Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wipers worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 May 2011 32,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

wipers worn

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,720 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 27,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,233 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Motorhome?

Based on 1,679 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
brake recording little or no effort 63
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SFT 618Y is a 1982 Bedford Motorhome in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 57,159 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFT 618Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Bedford Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFT 618Y registered?

SFT 618Y is a 1982 Bedford Motorhome, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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