MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advise body work has areas of rust underbody also very rusty
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear suspension compnents corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear suspension compnents corroded
general underside corrosion
rear brake fluctuation present
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
general underside corrosion
rear brake fluctuation present
195/14C
Rear silencer poor condition
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
195/14C
Rear silencer poor condition
All tyres perished
Various body corrosion
front brake hoses perished
nsf track rod end slight play
osr shock bushes worn
osr tyre perished
rear leaf spring front & rear bushes worn
slight play front wheelbearings
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake hoses perished
nsf track rod end slight play
osr shock bushes worn
osr tyre perished
rear leaf spring front & rear bushes worn
slight play front wheelbearings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower steering column bush has slight play
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower steering column bush has slight play
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
nearside and offside front main chassis starting to corrode
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside front main chassis starting to corrode
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
exhaust front pipe loose at manifold
front coil springs rusty
play in prop shaft bushes
rear shock absorber bushes splitting
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
front coil springs rusty
play in prop shaft bushes
rear shock absorber bushes splitting
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A438 RYB is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 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 A438 RYB, 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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A438 RYB is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 January 1984.
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