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MBY 372L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,618 mi
Last recorded81,618 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBY 372L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,618 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brakes applied direction indicators stay permanently on (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,125 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly inadequately suppported

electrical wiring slightly inadequately supported

Pass 23 May 2013 79,966 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,720 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front side lights worked when tapped

horn worked when tapped

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,812 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 65,812 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 61,367 miles

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

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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MBY 372L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MBY 372L, 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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MBY 372L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 30 May 1973.

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