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LAF 573L

1973 Bedford Unknown

Black Diesel 4930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

229,480 mi
Last recorded229,480 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 573L
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,930cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 229,480 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vertical screen pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering ram damp with oil at banjo union (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 229,321 miles

Nearside Front front tyre has slight perishing to inner sidewall

Rear Ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 229,321 miles

Nearside Front front tyre has slight perishing to inner sidewall

Rear Ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 229,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear of lower entrance step (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings entrance step lower steel structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower edge of emregency door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position wrong park brake valve fitted (3.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play near side track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rear drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 229,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering locking device missing drag link nut and steering ram nut (2.2.C.1g)

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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LAF 573L is a 1973 Bedford Unknown in Black with a 4,930cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 LAF 573L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAF 573L is a 1973 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 12 June 1973.

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