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ARR 288Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,114 mi
Last recorded6,114 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 288Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,114 miles

Floor starting to corrode around front inner wheel arches.Has been heavily undersealed. not in prescribed area for corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 4,951 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 49,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 3,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 3,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 98,789 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 98,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

repair n/s o/s front arches corrossion n/s o/s inner front arches

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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ARR 288Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ARR 288Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARR 288Y registered?

ARR 288Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is ARR 288Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARR 288Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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