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A509 KRU

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA509 KRU
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 75,271 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

front chassis rails corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 75,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

front chassis rails corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 72,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking to tread

exhaust main strap loose exhaust still supported

front corner of fuel tank damaged

front trim below headlight corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 72,693 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking to tread

exhaust main strap loose exhaust still supported

front corner of fuel tank damaged

front trim below headlight corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 68,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front trim below headlight corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 68,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold leaking and insecure (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes into n/s wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes into o/s front wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front trim below headlight corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust slight blow and not fully secured

no cap on freshwater tank filler

remaining steel brake pipes shoeing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,540 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside rear storage box

Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,472 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,144 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

Damage to offside mirror

Front suspension bushes poor condition

Headlamp pattern poor

Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Brake pipes corroded

Front bushes poor condition

Headlamp pattern poor

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,152 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,146 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,717 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,747 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,882 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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A509 KRU is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A509 KRU, 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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A509 KRU is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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