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B389 XKN

1985 Bedford CF2

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 XKN
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

all four arches corroded

front bumper corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

all four arches corroded

front bumper corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 5 Jul 2016 93,250 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,237 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,899 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear door hinge pin broken

small oil leak engine

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,848 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,848 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,543 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 72,543 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

n/s/f side wall in poor condition not showing inner cord at present

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,947 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 70,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,804 miles

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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B389 XKN is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B389 XKN, 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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B389 XKN is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 6 April 1985.

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