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OCR 288M

1974 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,639 mi
Last recorded43,639 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCR 288M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 43,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 42,926 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 42,925 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,442 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,116 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,973 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 26,023 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,151 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 99,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 83,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 77,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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OCR 288M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCR 288M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCR 288M registered?

OCR 288M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 16 January 1974.

Is OCR 288M safe to buy?

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