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B296 VJA

1985 Bedford CF2

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,950 mi
Last recorded8,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 VJA
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 1,739 miles

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

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

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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B296 VJA is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 69,158 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 B296 VJA, 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 41 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B296 VJA registered?

B296 VJA is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B296 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B296 VJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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