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WTB 340D

1966 Bedford Ca

Blue Diesel 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,608 mi
Last recorded25,608 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1966 Bedford Ca78,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 340D
MakeBedford
ModelCa
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,037 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 24,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,611 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,921 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,197 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper suspension joint has slight play

offside front upper suspension joint has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper suspension joint has slight play

offside front upper suspension joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 19,498 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 17,581 miles

n/s front brake hose damaged

Fail 30 May 2009 17,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

fan belt missing

n/s front brake hose damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 15,759 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 14,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,063 miles

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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WTB 340D is a 1966 Bedford Ca in Blue with a 3,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Bedford Ca models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 78,011 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 Ca fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTB 340D, 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 60 years old, this Bedford Ca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WTB 340D is a 1966 Bedford Ca, first registered on 3 May 1966.

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