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HTR 122L

1973 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTR 122L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,780 miles

both n/s tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 5 Apr 2017 73,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both n/s tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both n/s tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working when headlights are switched on, ok on side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working when headlights are switched on, ok on side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working when headlights are switched on, ok on side lights (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working when headlights are switched on, ok on side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working when headlights are switched on, ok on side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working when headlights are switched on, ok on side lights (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,920 miles

rear exhaust mount insecure but system still supported

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,957 miles

Oil leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,897 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 69,897 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 69,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,768 miles

chassis corroded

floor wooden type

oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2009 69,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,768 miles

corrosion front/rear chassis

fuel tank corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,769 miles

floor wooden/poor holed

oil leaks

os door mirror tarnished

Fail 6 Mar 2007 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

floor wooden poor condition/holed

oil leaks

os door mirror tarnished

Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,768 miles

headlamp reflectors corroded

oil leaks

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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HTR 122L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HTR 122L, 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 HTR 122L registered?

HTR 122L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 26 March 1973.

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