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RLH 363L

1973 Bedford Cf

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Bedford Cf56,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLH 363L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 84,744 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg. (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both pedal rubbers are worn

drivers seat belt unit was removed from the vehicle at the time of the test due to corrosion at the top mounting point to avoid a failure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,443 miles

chip in windscreen.

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall.

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipes x and front to rear brake pipe.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 75,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

chip in windscreen.

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall.

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipes x and front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,786 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 72,774 miles

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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RLH 363L is a 1973 Bedford Cf in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,009 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 RLH 363L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RLH 363L is a 1973 Bedford Cf, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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