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WYA 212M

1974 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 212M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

corrosion to inner wings and wheel arches

exhaust deteriorated

suspension rubbers starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2016 72,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

corrosion to inner wings and wheel arches

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,547 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion behind headlamp

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,513 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,583 miles

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

slight oil leak n,s rear hub oil seal

Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak n,s rear hub oil seal

Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,160 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,296 miles

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

indicator switch very stiff in operation

Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

indicator switch very stiff in operation

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,668 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

small hole in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

indicator switch needs to be held for indicators to operate

nearside rear back plate damp, no leaks visable

offside front tyre sidewalls perished slightly

offside rear tyre side walls perished slightly

small hole in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,208 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 62,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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WYA 212M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WYA 212M, 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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WYA 212M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 20 March 1974.

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