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A731 JLK

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,601 mi
Last recorded96,601 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA731 JLK
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,600 miles

all wheel arches covered in tape

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

body corroded in places .. not in prescribed areas

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres old

offside rear tyre getting old

oil leak

shock absorbers starting to leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,636 miles

Body panels in poor condition all over vehicle

Brake pedal rubber worn through

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Large Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wire detached from alternator.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

baffles broken up in exhaust box

corrosion on body...corrosion on underbody

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres getting old

oil leaks

Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

baffles broken up in center exhaust box

corrosion on body....corrosion on underbody

engine oil leak

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres getting old

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,241 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on body...underbody corroding

front tyres old

offside rear tyre getting old

oil around nearside front shockabsorber

Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion on body...underbody corroding

front tyres old

offside rear tyre getting old

oil around nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,974 miles

corrosion to under body of vehicle

front and rear brake pipes corroded

hand brake requires adjustment

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

slight misting to n/s/f shock

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion to under body of vehicle

front and rear brake pipes corroded

hand brake requires adjustment

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

slight misting to n/s/f shock

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on body,..and underbody in places

corrosion on underbody components

spare tyre worn low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body and underbody corrosion

corrosion on underbody components

front tyres old

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to split

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,461 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on body, and underbody components

offside front brake pipes corroding

oil around nearside front shockabsorber,not effecting damping

Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on body and underbody,corrosion on underbody componemts

Fail 10 Mar 2008 87,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on body and underbody,corrosion on underbody componemts

Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,487 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT F/PIPE, N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING

Pass 15 Mar 2005 83,584 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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A731 JLK is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A731 JLK, 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 A731 JLK registered?

A731 JLK is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 27 February 1984.

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