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APL 71Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,219 mi
Last recorded42,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 71Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,219 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,929 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,927 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,676 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres in poor condition

damp around n/s rear brake drum brake working ok

front ball joint rubbers in split and in poor condition

o/s front head lamp lose

slight play in both front wheelbearings

split in n/s front step support

split in n/s rear chassis ajcent to rear step bracket

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 36,567 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 36,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

front ball joint rubbers in poor condition

n/s front chassis leg in poor condition

o/s front chassis leg in very poor condition

o/s front tyre in poor condition

oil round n/s rear brake back plate

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

slight play in front wheelbearings

spear tyre flat

Pass 31 May 2011 36,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear hub is damp possible lleak from hub seal

rear leaf springs both sides slightly deteriated

slightly irrattic reading on front and rear brakes on balance check on brake roller tester.

Fail 25 May 2011 36,445 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear hub is damp possible lleak from hub seal

rear leaf springs both sides slightly deteriated

nearside rear brake appears eo grab on application on brake roller tester and high uneven reading ,the rear brakes might require adjustment or repair

Pass 25 May 2010 36,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,197 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,194 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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APL 71Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APL 71Y, 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 APL 71Y registered?

APL 71Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 April 1983.

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