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B491 AMU

1984 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,539 mi
Last recorded43,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF262,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 AMU
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,539 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber split

n/s and o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/front tyre treads cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber split

n/s and o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracked

n/s/front tyre treads cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 42,486 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,429 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 42,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B491 AMU is a 1984 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,802 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 B491 AMU, 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 42 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B491 AMU is a 1984 Bedford CF2, first registered on 19 November 1984.

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