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BLJ 549Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 549Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,832 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower rear quarter and rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Valance and rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear wheel arches are corroded

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner cill

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,974 miles

Oil leak

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,507 miles

nearside inner and outer sills holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,362 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,294 miles

Nearside rear brake weaker on handbrake than the offside and slower to react on application of footbrake.

Offside rear axle rubber bump stop missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 88,799 miles

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)

Both wiper blades starting to split.

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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BLJ 549Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 BLJ 549Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BLJ 549Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 14 January 1983.

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