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CUW 556C

1965 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,313 mi
Last recorded4,313 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1965 Bedford Ca68,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUW 556C
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 4,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 3,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,078 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 32,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 26,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 977 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,125 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,314 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,832 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2007 95,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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CUW 556C is a 1965 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1965 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 68,218 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 CUW 556C, 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 61 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CUW 556C registered?

CUW 556C is a 1965 Bedford Ca, first registered on 12 January 1965.

Is CUW 556C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUW 556C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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