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B285 GNU

1984 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,081 mi
Last recorded94,081 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF262,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 GNU
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,167 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 90,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 87,433 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,022 miles

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.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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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?

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