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B986 TVJ

1985 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,746 mi
Last recorded92,746 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB986 TVJ
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 92,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 92,350 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,681 miles

DRIVERS STEP + INNER WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2007 91,681 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 91,200 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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B986 TVJ is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B986 TVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B986 TVJ registered?

B986 TVJ is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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