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ATM 209L

1973 Bedford Cf

Gold Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATM 209L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,000 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 65,806 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r backplate fluid contaminated poss through brake bleeding

rear brake hose starting to perish

slight play steering column

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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ATM 209L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Gold with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 ATM 209L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATM 209L registered?

ATM 209L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is ATM 209L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATM 209L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATM 209L have outstanding finance?

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