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LKJ 897P

1975 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 2524cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,550 mi
Last recorded91,550 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Bedford Cf68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 897P
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,524cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 911,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 910,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres cracked on side walls n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 22 Feb 2007 91,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 90,993 miles

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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LKJ 897P is a 1975 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,524cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1975 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKJ 897P, 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 51 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKJ 897P registered?

LKJ 897P is a 1975 Bedford Cf, first registered on 20 November 1975.

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The MOT history for LKJ 897P shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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