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BFW 426W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 426W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 99,324 miles

Entire underbody covered in underseal

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,463 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 96,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,598 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,658 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,571 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noted tail lift at rear sticks out !!!

Fail 31 Jan 2008 91,634 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noted tail lift at rear sticks out !!!

Pass 2 Feb 2007 91,088 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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BFW 426W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,757 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 BFW 426W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFW 426W registered?

BFW 426W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 April 1981.

Is BFW 426W safe to buy?

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