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GCR 755L

1973 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 755L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,397 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,393 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 53,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 53,391 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,385 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,381 miles

Exhaust tail pipe poorly secured

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Gearbox output shaft leaking

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Diff pinion worn

Offside top ball joint has slight play

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose rusty

Fail 27 May 2010 53,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Diff pinion worn

Exhaust tail pipe poorly secured

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Gearbox output shaft leaking

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside top ball joint has slight play

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose rusty

Fail 29 May 2009 53,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 29 May 2009 53,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,381 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,381 miles

slight play in steering rack

wash jets weak & require adjustment

Fail 23 May 2006 53,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2005 53,381 miles

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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GCR 755L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 GCR 755L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCR 755L registered?

GCR 755L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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