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MMH 424L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMH 424L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,795 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,186 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,234 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 89,178 miles

ADVISE both rear shockers loose

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

Pass 17 May 2013 86,315 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 86,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,363 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 74,526 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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MMH 424L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MMH 424L, 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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What year was MMH 424L registered?

MMH 424L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is MMH 424L safe to buy?

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