MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
617,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
ns mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HTR 228L is a 1971 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,760cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,896 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 228L, 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 55 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HTR 228L is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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