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OMA 757L

1973 Bedford Cf

Cream Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,420 mi
Last recorded21,420 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 757L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 21,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 21,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,212 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear body braket corroded

offside of front bumper loose

offside rear floor rotten

plated repairs and start of corrosion to other areas

Fail 11 Apr 2011 18,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

headlight stay on with side lights

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear body braket corroded

offside of front bumper loose

offside rear floor rotten

plated repairs and start of corrosion to other areas

Pass 2 Apr 2010 15,447 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

oil/fluid on offside rear back plate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,782 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chassis corroded/weak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,755 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded/weak

front suspension bushes worn/contaminated

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 3 Mar 2008 10,750 miles

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

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

suprficial corosion to rear road spring front mounting brackets

Pass 31 Jan 2007 7,582 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

steering u/j worn/rusty †n/s/f lower arm bush worn †rear springs worn †rear chassis/out riggers corroded/weak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 4,692 miles

condition of wooden floor.

deterioration of n/s/r & o/s/r spring hanger bushes.

engine oil leak.

movement in o/s/r lower shock-absorber mounting.

n/s/f tyre uevenly worn.

oil on rear flexi brake hose.

security of exhuast front pipe to manifold joint.

slight wear in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint.

slight wear in top steering column u.j.

spare tyre under-inflated.

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 757L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OMA 757L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMA 757L registered?

OMA 757L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 March 1973.

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