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OMA 754L

1973 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,010 mi
Last recorded97,010 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 754L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,010 miles

Nearside Front track rod worn with slight play

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front track rod worn with slight play

Offside Front tyre just legal

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,607 miles

front shock lower mountings poorly secured

Fail 15 Mar 2014 90,606 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock lower mountings poorly secured

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,023 miles

No drivers seat belt fitted at time of test - goods vehicle/age related/U.L.W.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,023 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

No drivers seat belt fitted at time of test - goods vehicle/age related/U.L.W.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,562 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 85,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OMA 754L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMA 754L, 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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What year was OMA 754L registered?

OMA 754L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 19 February 1973.

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