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B426 PVT

1985 Bedford Cf

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests7 (1 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate14.3%

Mileage

16,778 mi
Last recorded16,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB426 PVT
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 16,771 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 12,024 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 12,019 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 12,011 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 11,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 11,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B426 PVT is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 14.3%.

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 B426 PVT, 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 B426 PVT registered?

B426 PVT is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B426 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B426 PVT shows 7 tests with a 14.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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