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DXJ 523C

1989 Bedford Ca

Cream Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,912 mi
Last recorded76,912 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXJ 523C
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,912 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,911 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunnion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolt broken (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 76,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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DXJ 523C is a 1989 Bedford Ca in Cream with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXJ 523C, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Ca is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DXJ 523C registered?

DXJ 523C is a 1989 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is DXJ 523C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXJ 523C shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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