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1998 BEDFORD UNKNOWN4.2L Diesel

B173 VLJ

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BEDFORD UNKNOWN (1998, Diesel, 4200cc) — mileage recorded at 61,721. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 20/05/2024

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Mileage: 61,721
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 4200cc

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Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Bedford Unknown (B173 VLJ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to May 2023, with 3 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Bedford has a 67% success rate (2 passes and 1 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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1998 BEDFORD UNKNOWN4.2L Diesel

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