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A78 XRL

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 XRL
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 66,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting various places under vehicle

o/s/r tyre 22 years old and advise replacing for safety

park brake cable reinforced with 2nd cable

Fail 27 Jul 2024 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting various places under vehicle

o/s/r tyre 22 years old and advise replacing for safety

park brake cable reinforced with 2nd cable

Fail 29 Jun 2024 66,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

o/s/r tyre 22 years old and advise replacing for safety

park brake cable reinforced with extra cable

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 21 years old and advise replacing for safety

park brake cable reinforced with a 2nd cable

Pass 25 May 2022 65,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff may need attention soon (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PARKBRAKE CABLE HAS BEEN REINFORCED WITH 2ND CABLE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres 20 years old so advise replacing for safety

headlight switch a little sloppy but still working

Pass 13 May 2021 64,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake cable has been reinforced with a 2nd cable

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,879 miles

O/s/f wheel bearing has play but not excessive.

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate but still legible,

Water leak from radiator area.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f wheel bearing has play but not excessive.

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate but still legible,

Water leak from radiator area.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 63,872 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

VERY HEAVY CORROSION BOTH A POSTS NOT AFFECTING STEERING OR BREAKING AT TIME OF TEST BUT ADVISE REPAIRING FOR SAFETY

both rear jacking supports corroded through

both roof marker lights inop

front exhaust corroded through but double skined also 1 mounting rubber missing.System is still secure but will need attention very soon

fuel tank straps corroded thin but still secure at this time

n/s/f brake drum outer lip broken but not on breaking face of shoe area

n/s/r side step frame corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

some brake pipes coated with grease

wiperblades held on with screws

wishbone bushs corroded thin on metal parts but not yet to excess

Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,416 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,292 miles

fog lamp switch poor identification

r/h/r axle bump stop missing

some steel brake pipes moderatly corroded

underside of body and chassiss moderat /heavely corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,270 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

fog lamp switch poor identification

r/h/r axle bump stop missing

some steel brake pipes moderatly corroded

underside of body and chassiss moderat /heavely corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,847 miles

r/h/r park brake cable poor

some steel brake pipes moderatly corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded throughout,but not seriously afecting original strength

Fail 10 Sep 2012 62,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

l/h park brake cable poor

underside of vehicle heavely corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 62,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,918 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corroded centre rear brake pipe has been cleaned and greased

corroded nearside front brake pipe has been cleaned and greased

Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,533 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering universal joint slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 61,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,867 miles

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

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

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

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

substantial surface corrosion to front chassis and suspension components

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipe as it passes over fuel tank

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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A78 XRL is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 A78 XRL, 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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A78 XRL is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 May 1984.

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