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AKO 145K

1971 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKO 145K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,346 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 89,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,280 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,327 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 86,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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AKO 145K is a 1971 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,896 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 AKO 145K, 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 55 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKO 145K registered?

AKO 145K is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AKO 145K safe to buy?

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