1983 Bedford 2.3L Petrol · A993 DPA
1983 Bedford (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 56,598 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A993 DPA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 56,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A993 DPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Bedford Unknown (A993 DPA) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
A993 DPA Mileage History
- 23/08/202255,549 mi
- 23/08/202255,549 mi
- 31/08/202356,598 mi+1,049 mi
Average of roughly 1,027 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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