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HFD 342N

1975 Bedford Unknown

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFD 342N
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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HFD 342N is a 1975 Bedford Unknown in Green with a 2,279cc 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 HFD 342N, 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 51 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFD 342N registered?

HFD 342N is a 1975 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HFD 342N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFD 342N 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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