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A985 UON

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,993 mi
Last recorded23,993 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA985 UON
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 23,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2016 23,982 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed washer jet motor terminals no insulation (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed h/l conntectors no cover (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed h/l conntectors no cover (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear b pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear b pipe after compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front h/l image hazey

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front out rigger showing corrosion

Offside Front h/l image hazey

Offside Rear side light 50% (bulb not working)

dash lights dim

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,621 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 23,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear silencer mountings in poor condition.

slight noise @ both front wheel bearings.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 23,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear silencer mountings in poor condition.

slight noise @ both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 23,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,034 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery insecure

nearside front spur off chassis leg corroded

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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A985 UON is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A985 UON, 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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A985 UON is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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