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YMA 627J

1971 Bedford Cf

Pink Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,517 mi
Last recorded65,517 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 627J
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,517 miles

exhaust has been modified

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2011 65,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has been modified

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear body moun tin g corroded

o/s/front and n/s/front wheel arches corroded an d holed outside prescribed area

rear door and front wheel arches have filler

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,089 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear body moun tin g corroded

o/s/front and n/s/front wheel arches corroded an d holed outside prescribed area

rear door and front wheel arches have filler

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,710 miles

heavy under sealed

Fail 27 Nov 2006 63,702 miles

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005

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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YMA 627J is a 1971 Bedford Cf in Pink with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YMA 627J, 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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What year was YMA 627J registered?

YMA 627J is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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