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JTU 811L

1972 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

436,193 mi
Last recorded436,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 811L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 436,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,479 miles

ALL ADVISES STILL APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,367 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 38,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,407 miles

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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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.

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