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B260 PRE

1985 Bedford Cf

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,240 mi
Last recorded5,240 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 PRE
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 5,240 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 5,235 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 99,359 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,786 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Jan 2020 86,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central prop shaft centre bearing support misaligned. rubber contacting shaft

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not effecting strength

Offside drivers seat mount corroded

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

centre prop shaft support bearing/ bush slightly misaligned

slight corrosion at the bottom of both A pillars

Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both offside & nearside (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not effecting strength

Offside drivers seat mount corroded

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

centre prop shaft support bearing/ bush slightly misaligned

slight corrosion at the bottom of both A pillars

Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi above gearbox (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated but not insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi above gearbox (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated but not insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,924 miles

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

advise corrosion on near and off side inner wings

advise corrosion on near and off side steps

advise cracking on off side front tyre sidewall

advise propshaft center bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,011 miles

corrosion nearside and offside front wing

damage front bumper

diff oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Sep 2014 78,007 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,270 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,266 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

osr bump stop missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,881 miles

slight corrosion ns and os front steps

Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight corrosion ns and os front steps

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,131 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front no. plate slightly dilaminated

pin missing from tailgate

slight damage to rear no plate

Fail 4 Aug 2010 753,131 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front no. plate slightly dilaminated

pin missing from tailgate

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,293 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,380 miles

demister not working

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,422 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 71,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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B260 PRE is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B260 PRE, 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.

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B260 PRE is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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