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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all system corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure x2 mounts missing/broke (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached securing nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?
Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WCU 980Y is a 1982 Bedford Unknown in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.
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 WCU 980Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WCU 980Y registered?
WCU 980Y is a 1982 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 3 September 1982.
Is WCU 980Y safe to buy?
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