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MSL 292

1988 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,168 mi
Last recorded77,168 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 292
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,088 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,828 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,194 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 May 2012 64,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2011 62,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 62,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 2,506 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 2,376 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 50,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,528 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 48,699 miles

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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MSL 292 is a 1988 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSL 292, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Ca is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MSL 292 is a 1988 Bedford Ca, first registered on 8 December 1988.

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