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PCR 339M

1974 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCR 339M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,316 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,315 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 93,519 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 93,519 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front spot/fog activated by headlights incorrectly also spots insecure and daze on coming traffic (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 93,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all other prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,806 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed rear tow bar wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all other prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,501 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,493 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,136 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2012 84,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,785 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis has been welded plenty of times

underside rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2010 806,987 miles

slight play in all suspension joints

welding repair has been carried out at nearside rear inner sill, cannot see visible weld all way round(suspect welded from inside of sill)

Fail 25 May 2010 80,655 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in all suspension joints

welding repair has been carried out at nearside rear inner sill, cannot see visible weld all way round(suspect welded from inside of sill)

Pass 24 Mar 2009
Fail 14 Mar 2009

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust mounting loose off side chasis holed by rear chasis,

general rust on vehicle but not within any prescribed areas

nearside front inner wheelarch holed and corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2009 77,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

exhaust mounting loose off side chasis holed by rear chasis,

general rust on vehicle but not within any prescribed areas

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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PCR 339M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 PCR 339M, 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.

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What year was PCR 339M registered?

PCR 339M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 January 1974.

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