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CJO 761Y

1971 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJO 761Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,920 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 70,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. in favour of off/side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,883 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes in favour of near/side

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,847 miles

slight imbalance on front braked in favour of off/side

Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight imbalance on front braked in favour of off/side

Pass 14 May 2019 69,097 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 69,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section to front pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front door step / wheel arch /door piller serious corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front door step / wheel arch /door piller serious corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 65,531 miles

Electrical wiring throughout vehicle in poor condition.

Exhaust system fouling gearbox x-member.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front serious corrosion to wheel arch / door hinge area.

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2017 65,529 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nut incorrectly fitted. (4.2.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring throughout vehicle in poor condition.

Exhaust system fouling gearbox x-member.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front serious corrosion to wheel arch / door hinge area.

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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CJO 761Y is a 1971 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CJO 761Y, 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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CJO 761Y is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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