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PKW 697M

1974 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,664 mi
Last recorded1,664 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKW 697M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 1,664 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 1,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 745 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 608 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,524 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 96,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 94,698 miles

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2006 94,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns front inner wing holed and corroded

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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PKW 697M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PKW 697M, 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 PKW 697M registered?

PKW 697M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 17 May 1974.

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