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FAY 597C

1965 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1965 Bedford Ca68,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 597C
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,020 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches and chassis (age related) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,122 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,595 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,595 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,815 miles

number plates deteriorating

o/s front and n/s rear corrosion requires attention

o/s front tyre deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,968 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion n/s rear

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,507 miles

n/s rear body showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

stop light switch intermitent

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,866 miles

signs of corrosion o/s/r front spring hanger chassis rail

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2007 45,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of corrosion o/s/r front spring hanger chassis rail

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,301 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

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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FAY 597C is a 1965 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAY 597C, 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

How do I check the history of FAY 597C?

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What year was FAY 597C registered?

FAY 597C is a 1965 Bedford Ca, first registered on 3 September 1965.

Is FAY 597C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAY 597C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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