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A380 PFV

1984 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,664 mi
Last recorded9,664 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA380 PFV
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 7,454 miles

Emissions levels only just met.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 5,411 miles

Offside rear axle back plate damp with oil.

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 5,405 miles

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All prescirbed areas corroded

Both front upper suspension ball joints covered in grease and both have slight play

Both rear shock absorbers wet with fluid

Brake pipes coated in grease

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Excessive corrosion to offside front, offside rear and nearisde rear outside of all prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front upper suspension arm bushes worn

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 4,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 2,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 99,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,140 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 96,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,915 miles

fuel cap perishing.

hand brake lever slightly stiff to operate.

offside front tyre perishing.

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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A380 PFV is a 1984 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,718 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 A380 PFV, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A380 PFV is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 19 April 1984.

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