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B997 WBA

1985 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB997 WBA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,382 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,359 miles

CORROSION UNDER BODY

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,642 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes heavly undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes heavly undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,118 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes heavly greased

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes heavly greased

Fail 3 Jun 2009 82,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes heavly greased

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,271 miles

brake pipes heavly greased

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,443 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 73,980 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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B997 WBA is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B997 WBA, 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 B997 WBA registered?

B997 WBA is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B997 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B997 WBA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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