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GGT 278C

1965 Bedford Unknown

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,580 mi
Last recorded67,580 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGT 278C
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 67,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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GGT 278C is a 1965 Bedford Unknown in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGT 278C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 61 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGT 278C registered?

GGT 278C is a 1965 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 13 December 1965.

Is GGT 278C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGT 278C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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