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XAK 818L

1972 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,570 mi
Last recorded11,570 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Bedford Cf67,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAK 818L
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,570 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

slight oil leak offside rear hub oil seal

Fail 5 Aug 2016 11,566 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

slight oil leak offside rear hub oil seal

Pass 4 Apr 2015 11,157 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner walls starting to crack and split

nearside front lower shocker mounting damaged

oil leak nearside rear hub seal area

Fail 24 Mar 2015 11,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner walls starting to crack and split

nearside front lower shocker mounting damaged

oil leak nearside rear hub seal area

Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

oil leak engine area

Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,535 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,581 miles

Rear axle has a light misting of oil

Fail 7 Jul 2009 9,548 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s door mirror cracked

some corrosion to front outriggers

Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,208 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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XAK 818L is a 1972 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,818 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 XAK 818L, 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 54 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAK 818L registered?

XAK 818L is a 1972 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is XAK 818L safe to buy?

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