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A170 DPA

1983 Bedford Cf

Black Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 DPA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,957 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front floors and under bonnet

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Pass 21 May 2019 83,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,751 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 83,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 83,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 83,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 83,107 miles

both front shock absorber lower mounting plates loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,776 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,692 miles

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

front pipe loose at manifold

Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 73,670 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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A170 DPA is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Black with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 A170 DPA, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A170 DPA is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 20 December 1983.

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