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B696 OLM

1985 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,684 mi
Last recorded65,684 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 OLM
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,684 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 65,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front/nearside front tyres deteriorating

screen heavily scratched

Pass 9 May 2006 65,399 miles

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

poor sound emission from horn

Fail 5 May 2006 65,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre deteriorating

poor sound emission from horn

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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B696 OLM is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B696 OLM, 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 B696 OLM registered?

B696 OLM is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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