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LFO 802

1962 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,576 mi
Last recorded43,576 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1962 Bedford Ca41,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 802
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

body work corroded

part of rear exhaust system missing

wireing to rear lights insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 42,209 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,201 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,172 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked, not deep enough to see chords

slight exhaust leak from minor hole in exhaust tail pipe

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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LFO 802 is a 1962 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,438 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 LFO 802, 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 64 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFO 802 registered?

LFO 802 is a 1962 Bedford Ca, first registered on 12 January 1962.

Is LFO 802 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFO 802 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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