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A487 FPJ

1984 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA487 FPJ
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,448 miles

All tyres perishing.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 28 Jul 2007 41,448 miles

All tyres perishing.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 41,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,447 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 41,447 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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A487 FPJ is a 1984 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A487 FPJ, 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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What year was A487 FPJ registered?

A487 FPJ is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A487 FPJ safe to buy?

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