MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight inbalance on rear brakes
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advanced corrsion on n/s/f brake pipe
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advanced corrsion on n/s/f brake pipe
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front brakes slightly out of balance
oil leak (engine area)
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
excesive oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A836 SFE is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 A836 SFE, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A836 SFE registered?
A836 SFE is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 7 December 1983.
Is A836 SFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A836 SFE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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