MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake flexi hoses perished
General corrosion under vehicle
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
General corrosion under vehicle
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
drivers wing mirror cracked
exhaust rubber mount damaged (centre)
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
surface rust on front brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
surface rust on front brake pipes
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bad oil leaks around bottom of engine area.
brake pedal rubber worn & loose.
front & rear number plates insecure.
front brakes hoses slightly cracked & perished.
front brakes pull slightly to n/s.
rear exhaust joint area slightly leaking.
scatch marks in front windscreen.
surface corrosion in n/s & o/s front chassis areas.
surface corrosion/rust in front suspension areas.
tow bar electrics n/w.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air cleaner box insecure.
front wipers smearing.
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
very bad oil leaks around engine area.
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air cleaner box insecure.
front wipers smearing.
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.
travel in hand brake lever.
very bad oil leaks around engine area.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all brake hoes slight prresed
rear brake pipes coverd
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake hoes slight prresed
rear brake pipes coverd
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis corrored weld repairs to inner sel areas and rear drop pannel
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis corrored weld repairs to inner sel areas and rear drop pannel
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside rear inner sill area corroded
offside rear inner wing area corroded
oil leak
rear inner valance area corroded
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear inner sill area corroded(non structural area)
offside rear inner wing area corroded (non structural area)
oil leak
rear inner valence area corroded (non structural area)
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JKE 798L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 JKE 798L, 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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JKE 798L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 21 March 1973.
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