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VSL 528

1962 Bedford Ca

Blue Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,441 mi
Last recorded37,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1962 Bedford Ca41,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 528
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,917 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2009 3,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 92,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 92,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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VSL 528 is a 1962 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1962 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSL 528, 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 64 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSL 528 registered?

VSL 528 is a 1962 Bedford Ca, first registered on 1 January 1962.

Is VSL 528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSL 528 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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