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LUE 657P

1975 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,073 mi
Last recorded82,073 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Bedford Cf68,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUE 657P
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 82,073 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer door step area has corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Unable to fully inspect parts of vehicle body due to plastic & wooden coverings

Fail 15 May 2017 82,030 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing and slight leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer door step area has corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,185 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,185 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall perrished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 79,675 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall perrished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor condition and slight leak from centre area

fuel filler tube cracking and perished - fuel filler cap of temporary type but tightens by screw to secure

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread and side wall

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust in poor condition and slight leak from centre area

fuel filler tube cracking and perished - fuel filler cap of temporary type but tightens by screw to secure

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread and side wall

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,891 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 75,889 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front exhaust joint leaking

advise o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 74,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,388 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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LUE 657P is a 1975 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LUE 657P, 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 LUE 657P registered?

LUE 657P is a 1975 Bedford Cf, first registered on 23 November 1975.

Is LUE 657P safe to buy?

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