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AYT 556T

1979 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

96,208 mi
Last recorded96,208 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYT 556T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 96,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 96,099 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 93,617 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight visual smoke

underside rusty and weak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 92,973 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,852 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,836 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 84,148 miles
Fail 16 May 2007

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 81,853 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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AYT 556T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,730 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 AYT 556T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYT 556T registered?

AYT 556T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 28 March 1979.

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