1988 Bedford 1.0L Petrol · E331 GCJ
1988 Bedford (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 16,661 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E331 GCJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2024
- 16,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 30 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E331 GCJ 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 1988 Bedford Unknown (E331 GCJ) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts WIRES RESTING ON EXHUAST PART BURNT (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK /SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements UNABLE TO BE HEARD BY OTHER ROAD USERS (7.7 (c))”.
E331 GCJ Mileage History
- 22/09/202215,925 mi
- 26/09/202316,326 mi+401 mi
- 11/10/202416,661 mi+335 mi
Average of roughly 358 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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