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OCR 290M

1974 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,802 mi
Last recorded71,802 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCR 290M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,802 miles

slight corrosion on under body

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,792 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,792 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wooden floor inside rooting

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,769 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end, slight play in steering column bush, o/s/r lower shock absorber bush wearing, various body and brake pipe corrosion.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,769 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007
Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,993 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 48,984 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 290M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,760cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 290M, 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 290M registered?

OCR 290M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 5 February 1974.

Is OCR 290M safe to buy?

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