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898 BVJ

1962 Bedford Ca

Red Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,539 mi
Last recorded51,539 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1962 Bedford Ca41,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 BVJ
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,551 miles

both rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,195 miles

slght play on draglink ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,748 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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898 BVJ is a 1962 Bedford Ca in Red with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 898 BVJ, 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 898 BVJ registered?

898 BVJ is a 1962 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 October 1962.

Is 898 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 898 BVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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