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B819 VCR

1985 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,704 mi
Last recorded57,704 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB819 VCR
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,704 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,685 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear body (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure front tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,382 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 57,361 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,700 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 51,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Door mirror missing.

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,186 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Jul 2009 48,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,405 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,279 miles

see old vt32

Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,271 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

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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B819 VCR is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B819 VCR, 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 B819 VCR registered?

B819 VCR is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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