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BUA 858S

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,083 mi
Last recorded52,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 858S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,083 miles

under bonnet heavily covered in sealer

underside of vehicle heavily covered in sealer

Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,083 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under bonnet heavily covered in sealer

underside of vehicle heavily covered in sealer

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 50,184 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in grease

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,374 miles

front brakes have only just met brake inbalance test

near side rear trye has cuts inside wall

Fail 4 May 2007 43,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 38,967 miles

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

both front inner wings have surface corrosion but not within 30cm prescribed area

Fail 23 Mar 2006 38,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 38,936 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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BUA 858S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUA 858S, 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.

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BUA 858S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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