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BET 831C

1965 Bedford Ca

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1965 Bedford Ca68,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 831C
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1965
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,772 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 75,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in steering idler †slight exhaust blow at rear joint and tailpipe end

Fail 8 Sep 2006 75,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner and outer wheel arch panels corroding

chassis sections corroding

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

oil leaks

rear shockers corroding

slight noise in both front wheel bearings

slight play in all steering idlers

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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BET 831C is a 1965 Bedford Ca in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 68,218 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 BET 831C, 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 61 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BET 831C registered?

BET 831C is a 1965 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 July 1965.

Is BET 831C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BET 831C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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