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5230 VX

1960 Bedford Ca

Black Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,492 mi
Last recorded17,492 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1960 Bedford Ca46,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5230 VX
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 17,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 17,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 16,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,511 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,285 miles

Tyres front and rears cracking .

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,031 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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5230 VX is a 1960 Bedford Ca in Black with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5230 VX, 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 5230 VX registered?

5230 VX is a 1960 Bedford Ca, first registered on 22 July 1960.

Is 5230 VX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5230 VX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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