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XOW 938J

1971 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,913 mi
Last recorded39,913 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOW 938J
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 39,913 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2019 39,913 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak top hose split ()

engine oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2018 39,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 39,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,951 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre meet load rating for axle

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

wipers worn

Fail 6 Jul 2016 38,334 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lights dim (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre meet load rating for axle

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

wipers worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,873 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,873 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,420 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

lower steering coloum rubber cracking

o/s engine mounting perished

wiper blade damaged to windscreen slight

Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

lower steering coloum rubber cracking

o/s engine mounting perished

wiper blade damaged to windscreen slight

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,177 miles

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

near side door mirror slightly deteriated

slight blow on front exhaust system

slight corr on all front brake drum brake pipes

slight corr on both rear axle brake pipes

slight corr on complete back to front brake pipe

small hole in off side front inner wheel arch

Fail 17 Mar 2010 35,175 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

near side door mirror slightly deteriated

slight corr on all front brake drum brake pipes

slight corr on both rear axle brake pipes

slight corr on complete back to front brake pipe

small hole in off side front inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,989 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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XOW 938J is a 1971 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,896 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 XOW 938J, 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 55 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XOW 938J is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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