1985 Bedford MJ 8.0L Diesel · C434 ADD
1985 Bedford MJ (8.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 24,767 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD MJ
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 8.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 8000cc
C434 ADD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 24,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C434 ADD Mileage History
- 07/03/201618,078 mi
- 07/03/201618,078 mi
- 03/03/201718,643 mi+565 mi
- 06/03/201718,643 mi
- 10/03/202124,767 mi+6,124 mi
- 09/05/202324,767 mi
- 07/06/202324,767 mi
- 28/05/202424,767 mi
- 28/05/202424,767 mi
- 07/07/202524,767 mi
Average of roughly 717 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
C434 ADD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Bedford Mj (C434 ADD) between March 2016 and July 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed emitting smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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