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BNG 168J

1971 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 168J
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,859 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 86,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 1,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 82,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,524 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,881 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 77,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,205 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 76,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 74,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

oil leak

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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BNG 168J is a 1971 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,896 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 BNG 168J, 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 55 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNG 168J is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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