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A813 HLJ

1984 Bedford Cf

Green Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA813 HLJ
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,047 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all suspension component are rusty(front and rear)

Pass 30 May 2019 79,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre is perished

Pass 24 May 2017 77,566 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 77,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Joining the flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven Is slow (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,993 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 76,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure on lower mount (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 76,470 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,447 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 75,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 75,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 74,723 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 74,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 72,987 miles

o/s inner rear tyre perished and n/s/f

Pass 26 May 2011 71,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 71,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2009 70,157 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 70,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 67,989 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 67,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 66,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 66,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 64,028 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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A813 HLJ is a 1984 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A813 HLJ, 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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A813 HLJ is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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