MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
front bottom panel shows corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
underside copvered in oil/wax cant fully see pipes conditon
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all steel brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion
underside oil leak around engine bay
windscreen washer jets need ajusting
How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?
Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B285 GNU is a 1984 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1984 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B285 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B285 GNU registered?
B285 GNU is a 1984 Bedford CF2, first registered on 17 August 1984.
Is B285 GNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B285 GNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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