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B836 CRL

1985 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB836 CRL
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 74,821 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,447 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,443 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,262 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,648 miles

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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B836 CRL is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 69,158 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 B836 CRL, 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 41 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B836 CRL registered?

B836 CRL is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B836 CRL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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