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RCR 412M

1974 Bedford Cf

Purple Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,591 mi
Last recorded48,591 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCR 412M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre tread cut

underside corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre tread cut

underside corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to offside front inner wing outside prescribed area

corrosion to outer sills but not holed

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

parking brake 17%

service brake 52%

Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside front inner wing outside prescribed area

corrosion to outer sills not holed

nearside rear wheel bindng slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2005 46,730 miles

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

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

corrosion hole in nearside rear inner wing

offside rear bump stop missing

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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RCR 412M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Purple with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RCR 412M, 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 RCR 412M registered?

RCR 412M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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