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A656 LJA

1984 Bedford Cf

Grey Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,938 mi
Last recorded31,938 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA656 LJA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,366 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knock and play from inner mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slight play and knocking from rack and tie rods (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 30,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knock and play from inner mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slight play and knocking from rack and tie rods (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,655 miles

Nearside Rear hole above outrigger in front of rear wheel

Nearside Rear hole in floor in front of rear outrigger above leaf spring

Offside Rear hole in floor above rear shocker

Offside Rear hole in floor in front of rear outrigger

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hole in floor center above prop

Pass 17 May 2019 24,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

holes in N/S/F wheel arch

Fail 2 May 2019 24,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

holes in N/S/F wheel arch

pipes close to touching exhaust next to spare tyre

slight leak from exhaust centre box joint

Pass 2 May 2018 24,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

holes in both front outer wheel arches not structural

Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,950 miles

rear floor corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,537 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,135 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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A656 LJA is a 1984 Bedford Cf in Grey with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A656 LJA, 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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A656 LJA is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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