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B316 OLP

1985 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,885 mi
Last recorded73,885 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB316 OLP
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,885 miles

under side of van showing signs of rust

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,290 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all exhaust rubber mountings cracked

chassis rails and spring mountings rusty

fuel tank mountings rusty

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,388 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front suspension and cross member rusty

off side wiper worn

rear number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front suspension and cross member rusty

off side wiper worn

rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,782 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,484 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B316 OLP is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B316 OLP, 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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B316 OLP is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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