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TXE 612L

1973 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXE 612L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,624 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear inner wheel arches corroded

surface rust rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,207 miles

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

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2009 70,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,602 miles

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

centre propshaft bearing worn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,608 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 65,814 miles

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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TXE 612L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 TXE 612L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TXE 612L registered?

TXE 612L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 July 1973.

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