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FDH 347L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 347L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 80,323 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported SURFACE RUST FRONT N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,195 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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FDH 347L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDH 347L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDH 347L registered?

FDH 347L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1973.

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