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DRE 242N

1974 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,466 mi
Last recorded94,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 242N
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,466 miles

Oil around N/S/R brake back plate

Fail 24 Jun 2017 94,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil around N/S/R brake back plate

Pass 25 Jun 2016 92,905 miles

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front door heavily corroded

oil leaking from near side rear back plate

poor repair to off side front chassis

Fail 11 Jun 2016 92,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Poor repair to off side front chassis

Oil leaking from near rear side back plate

Off side front door heavily corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,935 miles

Near side rear brake brake back plate damp

Near side rear inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side front inner arch and chassis corroded

Off side front wheel bearing noisey

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Aug 2012 91,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Tyres perished.

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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DRE 242N is a 1974 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,068 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 DRE 242N, 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 52 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRE 242N registered?

DRE 242N is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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