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B888 VYD

1984 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf61,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 VYD
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 55,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 55,092 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis by subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver seat worn.

Pass 31 May 2019 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,008 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,337 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,756 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,347 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 36,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 27,023 miles

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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B888 VYD is a 1984 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B888 VYD, 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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What year was B888 VYD registered?

B888 VYD is a 1984 Bedford Cf, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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