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MCY 228M

1974 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 228M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 81,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 81,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 81,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,494 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 81,010 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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MCY 228M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCY 228M, 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 52 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 228M registered?

MCY 228M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is MCY 228M safe to buy?

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