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HBK 49N

1975 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

80,761 mi
Last recorded80,761 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1975 Bedford Cf68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBK 49N
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,761 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

both rear leaf spring mountings worn .

front & rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2015 80,761 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

both rear leaf spring mountings worn .

front & rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,761 miles

WOODEN FLOOR HOLED

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,761 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WOODEN FLOOR HOLED

Pass 14 May 2012 80,761 miles

SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES--INDICATORS FLASH QUICKLY--SMOKE ON LONG IDLE PLUS ACCELERATION NOT DENSE--ONLY START WITH "EASY START"

Fail 8 May 2012 80,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES--INDICATORS FLASH QUICKLY--SMOKE ON LONG IDLE PLUS ACCELERATION NOT DENSE--ONLY START WITH "EASY START"

Fail 20 Apr 2012 80,761 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TEMP GAUGE N/W--SLIGHT JUDDER FRT BRAKES--INDICATORS FLASH QUICKLY--SMOKE ON LONG IDLE PLUS ACCELERATION(NOT DENSE)--ONLY START WITH "EASY START"

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,761 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,761 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,761 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

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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HBK 49N is a 1975 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1975 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 HBK 49N, 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 51 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBK 49N registered?

HBK 49N is a 1975 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HBK 49N safe to buy?

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