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VCY 931

1959 Bedford Unknown

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCY 931
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,216 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excess play in pin. (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering relay.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 46,570 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all n/s indicators. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing lock nut split pin missing. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner brake pipe to brake hose leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,976 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 45,969 miles

Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn insecure (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joints slight play

Offside Front upper and lower ball joints slight play

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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VCY 931 is a 1959 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCY 931, 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 67 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCY 931 registered?

VCY 931 is a 1959 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is VCY 931 safe to buy?

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