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B160 LYJ

1985 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,058 mi
Last recorded65,058 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 LYJ
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,058 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2013 64,519 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 May 2012 59,799 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 59,799 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 46,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2010 46,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2009 38,547 miles

drivers seat insecure

Pass 8 May 2008 31,799 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 31,799 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 22,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 22,190 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 13,778 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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B160 LYJ is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 50,055 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 B160 LYJ, 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 41 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 B160 LYJ registered?

B160 LYJ is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B160 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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