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A879 NPU

1983 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

60,116 mi
Last recorded60,116 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA879 NPU
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 60,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure m/cylinder leaking back on rear brakes (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven n/s low effort (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner body bolt loose

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

silencer mount not connected

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,057 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,126 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,126 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 58,113 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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A879 NPU is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 A879 NPU, 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 A879 NPU registered?

A879 NPU is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A879 NPU safe to buy?

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