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B429 TKR

1984 Bedford Cf

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 TKR
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,915 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 832,036 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

prop shaft has tie wraps fitted to rubber mounting

underside off vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery light on

both rear brakes slight bind

oil leak

vehicle under body very corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,387 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery light on

both rear brakes slight bind

oil leak

vehicle under body very corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 81,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door insecure but can close and open

prop shaft suport bearing

Pass 24 May 2010 80,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,362 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 79,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,221 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 66,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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B429 TKR is a 1984 Bedford Cf in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,718 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 B429 TKR, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B429 TKR is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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