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TRA 230M

1974 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 230M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,856 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 75,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 75,832 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 75,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 75,226 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

all under van slight corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 74,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 74,108 miles

Corrosion throughout chassis

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,526 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside wiper does not operate through full sweep but still giving adequate view

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 73,523 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings forward spring hanger mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside wiper does not operate through full sweep but still giving adequate view

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 72,823 miles

signs of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 May 2015 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all under van has slight corrosion throughout

Pass 2 May 2014 71,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,678 miles

offside rear spring anchor point corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,968 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,483 miles

Oil leak

water leak on engine

Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,482 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

water leak on engine

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,185 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2008 68,185 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

signs of corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 4 May 2007 67,068 miles

heavy corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 27 Apr 2007 67,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

heavy corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,462 miles

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

coolant leak on engine

oil leak

signs of slight corrosion around rear spring hangers

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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TRA 230M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TRA 230M, 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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TRA 230M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 May 1974.

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