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NGV 663M

1973 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGV 663M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,095 miles

Nearside headlamp corroded close to mot fail

slight play/wear to front suspension/steering

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,600 miles

hand/brake/cable/rubbing/exhust

Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

hand/brake/cable/rubbing/exhust

Pass 2 May 2014 22,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 22,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 31,240 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 31,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 20,405 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 20,405 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 17 May 2011 197,009 miles
Fail 16 May 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,050 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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NGV 663M is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NGV 663M, 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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NGV 663M is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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