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129 BGC

1960 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1960 Bedford Ca46,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration129 BGC
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 71,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,186 miles

tyres perishing slightly fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,186 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tyres perishing slightly fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,987 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Ca?

Based on 1,416 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
brake binding 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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129 BGC is a 1960 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 46,967 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 129 BGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Ca typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 129 BGC registered?

129 BGC is a 1960 Bedford Ca, first registered on 21 November 1960.

Is 129 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 129 BGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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