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MTU 738H

1969 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,986 mi
Last recorded1,986 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Bedford Ca73,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTU 738H
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 1,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,875 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,878 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,027 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front flexi brake pipe chafing against track rod

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 91,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 91,148 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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MTU 738H is a 1969 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1969 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 73,692 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 Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTU 738H, 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 57 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTU 738H registered?

MTU 738H is a 1969 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 November 1969.

Is MTU 738H safe to buy?

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