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RTJ 638G

1969 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTJ 638G
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,227 miles

Front Inner wings corroding not prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinges poor but fuction

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door hinges poor but function

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf springs wrapped in cloth unable to view

all body at rear has corrosion no sharp edges

corrosion to body mounts not likely to affect steering or braking

repaired areas appear ok all undersealed

wipers poor

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,227 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner wings corroded not prescribed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf springs wrapped in cloth unable to view

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,227 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front tyre perishing wearing on inner edge

Rear leaf springs covered in cloth unable to view

front doors and rear wings corroded

offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded not affecting steering or brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all dust covers poor condition covered in grease

body sides and inner panels corroded some body mounts corroded

bulkhead slight corrosion

inner front panels corroding

rear leaf springs wrapped in cloth unable to view

side doors corroded but function

some ares of chassis repaired undersealed appear ok

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body sides and inner sill panels heavily corroded not prescribed

chassis repaired undersealed all appears ok

front all suspension dust covers deteriorated

offside and nearside door runners corroded but functions

rear leaf springs wrapped unable to view

some corrosion to bulk head and inner panels

Fail 2 Aug 2013 73,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body sides and inner panels serious corrosion

offside and nearside door runners missing and or corroded door still opens and closes but bottom insecure

rear leaf springs wrapped in cloth unable to view

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,227 miles

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

Oil leak

body in poor condition corroded or repaired no sharp edges

front inner wings corroded

nearside front door stiff

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear chassis leg ends corroded

rear leaf springs covered unable to view

some deteriation to front rubbers none split

underside of van corroded separate chassi some corrosion to body mounts not enough to be cumulative

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,227 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all areas under van corroded around body mounts not cumulative enough to fail

drivers seat base worn

front suspension some corrosion to components

lots of corrosion to doors and body no sharp edges

nearside front door hard to open but closes securely

rear leaf springs covered in sack cloth unable to view

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,227 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

all areas of corrosion on body mounts not cumulative enough to fail

doors corroded

drivers seat base worn

front suspension corroding

nearside door hard to open closes securely

rear leaf springs wrapped in sack unable to view

several areas of floor corroded not prescribed area separate chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,227 miles

BODY PANELS CORRODDED BUT NO SHARP EDGES OR PROJECTIONS

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

CHASSIS HAS EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS ALL APPEAR OK.

FRONT FLOORS CORRODING NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES ALL DETERIORATED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BODY OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAVE BEEN COVERED IN SACKS COVERED IN OIL. APPEAR OK BUT CANNOT CLEARLY SEE HANGERS.

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING TRACK ROD BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLERS

WIPERS POOR

Pass 15 May 2008 73,227 miles

NEARSIDE IDLER SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE TRUNION SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSISI CORRODING REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

REAR LEAF SPRINGS COVERED

SEAT BASE WORN

UNDERSIDE OF CAR WELDED IN MANY AREAS ALL APPEAR OK

Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,227 miles

BODY MOUNTS CORRODING NOT YET HOLED

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VAN CORRODING NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 23 Apr 2007 73,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 73,227 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD BALL JOINTS AND STEERING IDLER

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED AND HOLED IN VARIOUS PLACES BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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RTJ 638G is a 1969 Bedford Cf in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RTJ 638G, 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 57 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RTJ 638G is a 1969 Bedford Cf, first registered on 28 May 1969.

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