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A966 NKO

1984 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

72,064 mi
Last recorded72,064 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA966 NKO
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,400 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,386 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,782 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places(lots of previous welding repairs)

brake pedal not returning properly(stiff)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

body & underbody corrosion in various places(lots of previous welding repairs)

brake pedal not returning properly(stiff)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,456 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear lens dirty

clutch pedal very stiff

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

doors bottoms corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wings corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

number plates deteriorating

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering column coupling slightly cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,454 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear lens dirty

clutch pedal very stiff

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

doors bottoms corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wings corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

n/s rear inner tyre & o/s rear outer tyre perished

number plates deteriorating

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering column coupling slightly cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis corroded

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

headlamp switch could be better

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

mirrors could be better

rear leafspring rear mountings deteriorating

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

wipers could be better

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,046 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fan belt loose †steering wheel askew †battery cables insecure

some surface corrosion to vehicle

steering rack mounting bolt washers missing

superficial structure of vehicle deterioratng

Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,046 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fan belt loose †steering wheel askew †battery cables insecure

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

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

some surface corrosion to vehicle

steering rack mounting bolt washers missing

superficial structure of vehicle deterioratng

Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,046 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight bad earth in rear lamps

considerable surface corrosion to vehicle

considerable welded repair to vehicle

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

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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A966 NKO is a 1984 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A966 NKO, 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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A966 NKO is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 February 1984.

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