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JWL 697F

1968 Bedford Ca

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,059 mi
Last recorded38,059 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1968 Bedford Ca48,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWL 697F
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 38,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 87,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,446 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,308 miles

Exhaust blowing at manifold.

Fair amount of corrosion to chassis.

Fair amount of play in o/s upper inner wishbone bushes.

N/s/f shock absorber lower mounting plate loose.

Slight play in n/s/f upper swivel joint.

Fail 30 May 2008 81,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Exhaust blowing at manifold.

Fair amount of corrosion to chassis.

Fair amount of play in o/s upper inner wishbone bushes.

N/s/f shock absorber lower mounting plate loose.

Slight play in n/s/f upper swivel joint.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,582 miles

Corrosion to rear transvers brake pipe. †

N/s/f lower shock absorber mounting plate loose.

Rear spring hanger and shackle bushes poor.

Surface corrosion to main chassis rails.

Windscreen washers poor,

Fail 8 May 2006 78,562 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Bedford Ca?

Based on 1,416 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
brake binding 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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JWL 697F is a 1968 Bedford Ca in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1968 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 48,110 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 Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWL 697F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Ca typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 58 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWL 697F registered?

JWL 697F is a 1968 Bedford Ca, first registered on 3 May 1968.

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