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VVP 738J

1970 Bedford Camper

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,724 mi
Last recorded23,724 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVP 738J
MakeBedford
ModelCamper
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general condition of underside of vehicle .

Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general condition of underside of vehicle .

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of front bonnet .

general condition of front suspension bushes .

general condition of suspension components .

general condition of underside of vehicle .

nearside rear bump stop missing .

operation of footbrake on front brakes .

Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of front bonnet .

general condition of front suspension bushes .

general condition of suspension components .

general condition of underside of vehicle .

nearside rear bump stop missing .

operation of footbrake on front brakes .

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,540 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of rear number plate .

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front and rear number plates .

condition of nearside front door mirror glass .

condition of rear lower shock absorber mounts .

general condition of underside of vehicle (corrosion on chassis ,front and back).

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

condition of front and rear number plates .

condition of front seats (security) .

condition of offside front door mirror .

general condition of underside of vehicle .

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,609 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 11,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 11,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VVP 738J is a 1970 Bedford Camper in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVP 738J, 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 56 years old, this Bedford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VVP 738J registered?

VVP 738J is a 1970 Bedford Camper, first registered on 18 September 1970.

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