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HTR 240L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

28,975 mi
Last recorded28,975 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTR 240L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,975 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 28,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper shocker bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear of rear propshaft U-J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,730 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non-structural outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 26,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced non-structural outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non-structural outriggers corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive several (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion throughout underside

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under van corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step and outriger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion all under van corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step and outriger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under van (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion all door step and out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split and offside front (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion all under van (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion all door step and out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,660 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle, particularly outriggers and drivers step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal antislip wearing thin

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 14 Apr 2016 20,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between silencer boxes (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis. several places around spring rear hanger (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle, particularly outriggers and drivers step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal antislip wearing thin

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 15,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,496 miles

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2011 107,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,971 miles

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,970 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2009 7,024 miles

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

Oil leak

excessive welding throughout vehicle

n/s door mirror cracked but does not effect rear view

Fail 6 Apr 2009 7,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

excessive welding throughout vehicle

nearside door mirror cracked but does not effect rear view

Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,518 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 5,518 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 37,167 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2007 3,716 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2006 2,078 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 2,077 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 240L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 240L, 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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HTR 240L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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