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HCR 242N

1975 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,961 mi
Last recorded17,961 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Bedford Cf68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 242N
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1975
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 14,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2014 14,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

chassis corroded

floor corroded

n/s steering rack has slight play

o/s/r shocker lower bush slightly deteriorated

washers low pressure

welding covered unable to check properlly

Fail 10 Jul 2012 14,002 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

chassis corroded

floor corroded

n/s steering rack has slight play

o/s/r shocker lower bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,638 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

under side corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 13,002 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under side has corrosion outside of prescribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,445 miles

advise all tyres perished and o/s/r/spring hanger starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 11,136 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

both front wheel arches corroded

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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HCR 242N is a 1975 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCR 242N, 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.

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HCR 242N is a 1975 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is HCR 242N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCR 242N 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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