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836 XWG

1962 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,730 mi
Last recorded43,730 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1962 Bedford Ca41,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 XWG
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,534 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 43,486 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,486 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,477 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,441 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,236 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,006 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on body parts away from main chassis

front suspension close to bump stops

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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836 XWG is a 1962 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,438 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 836 XWG, 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 64 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 836 XWG registered?

836 XWG is a 1962 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 April 1962.

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