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CMU 429A

1963 Bedford Ca

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1963 Bedford Ca63,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMU 429A
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 77,057 miles

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

off side front lower suspension joint is worn

steering idler has movment up and down

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f lower suspension joint is worn

steering idler has movment up and down

Pass 21 May 2013 76,435 miles

Advise n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension joints have play/worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,118 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,270 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,835 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,300 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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CMU 429A is a 1963 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1963 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 63,448 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 CMU 429A, 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 63 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CMU 429A is a 1963 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 September 1963.

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