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B356 YFV

1985 Bedford Cf

Cream Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

35,837 mi
Last recorded35,837 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB356 YFV
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,835 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,285 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 29,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,277 miles

rear diff damp with oil

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,636 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 25,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,004 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B356 YFV is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B356 YFV, 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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What year was B356 YFV registered?

B356 YFV is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B356 YFV safe to buy?

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