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UAR 238Y

1983 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,370 mi
Last recorded92,370 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 238Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,348 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 92,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,163 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front suspension bushes starting to crack no excess play at time of test

slight corrosion to nearside front cab step

Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,163 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front suspension bushes starting to crack no excess play at time of test

slight corrosion to nearside front cab step

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 90,606 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 90,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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UAR 238Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAR 238Y, 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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UAR 238Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 27 June 1983.

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