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B342 WJO

1985 Bedford Cf

Brown Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

62,549 mi
Last recorded62,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB342 WJO
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,549 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2006 60,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,119 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front upper ball joint rubber split

off side front chassis has light corrision

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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B342 WJO is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Brown with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 B342 WJO, 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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B342 WJO is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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