MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
436,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
under body slightly corroded
ALL ADVISES STILL APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/ MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED
O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA
OIL LEAKS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT
THE REAR TYRES ARE WORN AND PERISHED O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
clutch pedal rubber worn
drivers door handle missing/ door opens and closes from outside operating normaly/
free play at base of handbrake lever
off side rear tyre bald on inner edge
oil filler cap missing
under side of vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
clutch pedal rubber worn
drivers door handle missing/ door opens and closes from outside operating normaly/
free play at base of handbrake lever
off side rear tyre bald on inner edge
oil filler cap missing
under side of vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
fibre glass body showing signes of cracks
floor and running gear undersealed
signes of chassis corrosion
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
fibre glass body showing signes of cracks
floor and running gear undersealed
signes of chassis corrosion
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JTU 811L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 JTU 811L, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JTU 811L registered?
JTU 811L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 August 1972.
Is JTU 811L safe to buy?
The MOT history for JTU 811L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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