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511 XUJ

1961 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,792 mi
Last recorded60,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1961 Bedford Ca56,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 XUJ
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,792 miles

nearside steering idle has play

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

both sides inner sills corossion

propshaft centre slight insecure

steering colombn shaft, side movement

Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

propshaft center bearing detached

steering columb shaft.side movement present

Fail 15 Jun 2013 60,774 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,336 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 59,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,789 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 58,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,025 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,025 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 57,985 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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511 XUJ is a 1961 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 56,234 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 511 XUJ, 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 65 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 511 XUJ registered?

511 XUJ is a 1961 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 June 1961.

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