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227 UXW

1955 Bedford Ca

Red Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,072 mi
Last recorded39,072 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2005
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Vehicle Details

Registration227 UXW
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2005 39,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 39,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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227 UXW is a 1955 Bedford Ca in Red with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 227 UXW, 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 71 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 227 UXW registered?

227 UXW is a 1955 Bedford Ca, first registered on 12 October 1955.

Is 227 UXW safe to buy?

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