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TBK 101S

1978 Bedford Unknown

Yellow Diesel 5420cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,666 mi
Last recorded65,666 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 101S
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,420cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,666 miles

various tyres over 10 years old

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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TBK 101S is a 1978 Bedford Unknown in Yellow with a 5,420cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBK 101S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 48 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBK 101S registered?

TBK 101S is a 1978 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is TBK 101S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 101S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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