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PMB 436L

1973 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,254 mi
Last recorded29,254 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 436L
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,254 miles

ADVISE ONLY offside front inner wing badly corroded but not effecting vehicles structure, brakes or steering

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE clutch slipping

Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,254 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE ONLY offside front inner wing badly corroded but not effecting vehicles structure, brakes or steering

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE clutch slipping badly (noticed while carrying out brake test)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,432 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Off side front corrosion behind headlamp

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2006 27,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Middle exhaust mounting insecure

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

Off side front corrosion behind headlamp

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bedford Ca?

Based on 1,416 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
brake binding 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Stop lamp not working 20
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PMB 436L is a 1973 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Bedford Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMB 436L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Ca typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMB 436L registered?

PMB 436L is a 1973 Bedford Ca, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is PMB 436L safe to buy?

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