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WGV 760A

1962 Bedford Ca

Red Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,428 mi
Last recorded63,428 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1962 Bedford Ca41,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 760A
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,934 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,809 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,802 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,845 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,742 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WGV 760A is a 1962 Bedford Ca in Red with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1962 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,438 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 Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGV 760A, 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 64 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGV 760A registered?

WGV 760A is a 1962 Bedford Ca, first registered on 26 November 1962.

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The MOT history for WGV 760A shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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