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A980 LTA

1983 Bedford Cf

Brown Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,677 mi
Last recorded63,677 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA980 LTA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,677 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear tyres are perished

Both Outer sills have been filled

Both The O/S & N/S innersills have been heavily welded & heavily underseled

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

General body condition is poor

N/S inner sill heavily corroded & holed BUT not in a prescribed area

N/S/F tyre perished

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

O/S inner sill heavily corroded & holed BUT not in a prescribed area

Underside of vehicle Has corrosion including suspension components and chassis

Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Both N/S & O/S rear tyres are perished

Both Outer sills have been filled

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

General body condition is poor

N/S inner sill heavily corroded & holed BUT not in a prescribed area

N/S/F tyre perished

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

O/S inner sill heavily corroded & holed BUT not in a prescribed area

Underside of vehicle Has corrosion including suspension components and chassis

Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre perished

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear tyres perished

roof heavily corroded around the upper seam

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,254 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f bumper end cap missing

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/body corroded

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

n/s and o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

n/s and o/s rear inner sill corroded

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f bumper end cap missing

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/body corroded

o/s/f door edge corroded

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 57,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 57,233 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,285 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 55,188 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2006 54,496 miles

hazards flash fast

Pass 7 Jun 2005 53,895 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 53,895 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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A980 LTA is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Brown with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A980 LTA, 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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A980 LTA is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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