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A216 OYD

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224 mi
Last recorded224 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 OYD
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS IN POOR CONDITION. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS IN POOR CONDITION. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,189 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 99,189 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,658 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 98,633 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,814 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A216 OYD is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A216 OYD, 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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A216 OYD is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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