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SRE 706R

1977 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 706R
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,847 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and corroded.

Front n/s and o/s wheel bearing(s) have slight movement.

Offside Rear Bump stop slightly deteriorated and corroded.

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (16%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody condition. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,666 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

slight play in steering rack end joints.

under body slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 86,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

slight play in steering rack end joints.

under body slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,488 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight play in steering rack end joints.

under body slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,488 miles

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

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

brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded.

oil leak around engine area.

under body slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,488 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion on chassis fuel and brake pipes

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 84,488 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion on chassis fuel and brake pipes

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

playing in front steering and suspension

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,488 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

playing in front steering and suspension

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,949 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,281 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,011 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 71,997 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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SRE 706R is a 1977 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 71,836 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 Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SRE 706R, 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 49 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRE 706R registered?

SRE 706R is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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