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UPU 610E

1997 Bedford Ca

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 610E
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,810 miles

Minor corrosion to suspension components & underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Slight play in o/s steering idler arm.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,150 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 86,905 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 86,905 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,863 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Underside of vehicle corroded around inner sill areas.

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in offside front inner steering ball joint.

Several body mounts corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 85,791 miles

slight wear in offside steering idler

Fail 10 May 2012 85,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight wear in offside steering idler

Pass 11 May 2011 85,099 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,267 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 81,652 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 79,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,805 miles

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

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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UPU 610E is a 1997 Bedford Ca in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPU 610E, 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 29 years old, this Bedford Ca is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UPU 610E is a 1997 Bedford Ca, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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