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VNL 380Y

1983 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford Camper65,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNL 380Y
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,650 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 84,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside slightly rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,565 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,350 miles

Heavily under sealed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,331 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 79,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,036 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,948 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 74,170 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 74,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 72,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 70,626 miles

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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VNL 380Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNL 380Y, 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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What year was VNL 380Y registered?

VNL 380Y is a 1983 Bedford Camper, first registered on 15 July 1983.

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