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BFA 140T

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 140T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,633 miles

Brake performance only just within limits-a brake service is required.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,167 miles

slight corrosion on floor pan

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,035 miles

Oil leak

floor pan under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,229 miles

nsf headlamp corroded

nsf inner wheel arch/holed

osf inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,177 miles

corrosion front/rear chassis

nsf shocker damp

osf inner wheel arch corroded

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,416 miles

chassis/corroded

front inner wings holed

rear shocker bushes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2006 66,416 miles

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

corroded/chassis

osf/nsf inner arches corroded holed

rear shocker bushes perished

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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BFA 140T is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 58,439 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 BFA 140T, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFA 140T registered?

BFA 140T is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BFA 140T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFA 140T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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