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BPC 395Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,606 mi
Last recorded99,606 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 395Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,606 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body mountings starting to corrode

front coil springs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front, offside front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

rear brake pipes slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance and offside judders slightly

slight damage to nearsiderear outer wheel rim

slight play in nearside front lower shock absorber mounting plate

Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside front, offside front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

rear brake pipes slightly insecure

slight damage to nearsiderear outer wheel rim

slight play in nearside front lower shock absorber mounting plate

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body mountings starting to corrode

foot brake will require adjustment soon

front coil springs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipestarting to corrode

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear chassis starting to corrode and front chassis corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting area

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,937 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front chassis starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear body mountings starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,654 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

foot brake slightly spongy in operation

front chassis starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

headlamps slightly insecure

rear body mountings starting to corrode

rear brakes binding slightly,drums slightly distorted and rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 14 Apr 2008 98,453 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

body mountings starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside wiper blade starting to split

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,453 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

body mountings starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside wiper blade starting to split

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,046 miles

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

both front chassis rails corroding

engine idle speed slightly high

front brake imbalance near to limit

offside wiper blade split

rear spring bushes slightly displaced

slight play in nearside front shock absorber lower mounting

Fail 17 Mar 2007 98,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both front chassis rails corroding

engine idle speed slightly high

offside wiper blade split on end

rear spring bushes slightly displaced

slight play in nearside front shock absorber lower mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,692 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 97,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coolant leaking

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate but not affecting seal

near side front wheel bearing dust cap missing

oil leak

slight play steering rack

very slight play in lower steering column bush

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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BPC 395Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BPC 395Y, 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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What year was BPC 395Y registered?

BPC 395Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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