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ORE 257P

1976 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,102 mi
Last recorded45,102 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Bedford Cf57,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORE 257P
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,778 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,210 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 30,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,740 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 58,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ORE 257P is a 1976 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,759cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1976 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 57,519 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 ORE 257P, 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 50 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 ORE 257P registered?

ORE 257P is a 1976 Bedford Cf, first registered on 21 June 1976.

Is ORE 257P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORE 257P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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