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JKJ 371L

1973 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,287 mi
Last recorded36,287 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKJ 371L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,287 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 36,287 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam light switch missing no lights at all (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light switch missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Position lamp switch insecure light switch missing (4.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no light switch (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column fractured to the extent that steering is affected floor corroded where column fits to floor (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rad leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2017 36,287 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when hazard switch is used headlights and rear lights flash (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm loose (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rad leaking

Fail 11 May 2017 36,287 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators do not flash (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

both side windows adrift

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,164 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,164 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,153 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,145 miles

exhaust needs better securing

loose wires in footwell

n/s rear bumper protruding

some corrosion building up in the footwell

some damage to the front o/s chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,376 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 35,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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JKJ 371L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JKJ 371L, 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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JKJ 371L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 22 March 1973.

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