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STJ 643D

1966 Bedford Ca

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,512 mi
Last recorded81,512 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1966 Bedford Ca78,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTJ 643D
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pull to offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,115 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,994 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,470 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,457 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,030 miles

Offside Rear side walls cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,605 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise offside rear tyre cracking onside wall

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,675 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,253 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,188 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 77,678 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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STJ 643D is a 1966 Bedford Ca in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1966 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 78,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 STJ 643D, 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 60 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STJ 643D registered?

STJ 643D is a 1966 Bedford Ca, first registered on 11 January 1966.

Is STJ 643D safe to buy?

The MOT history for STJ 643D shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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