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C499 TFP

1985 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,254 mi
Last recorded44,254 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 TFP
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 44,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor/ cab (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,427 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 41,426 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor near driver seat (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,103 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 39,103 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion front floors (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,643 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion near side lower valance

corrosion off side front lower vallance

surface corrosion near side lower floor step

surface corrosion off side lower floor step

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 35,598 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,407 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 28,376 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 244,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 19,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 15,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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C499 TFP is a 1985 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 50,055 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 C499 TFP, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C499 TFP registered?

C499 TFP is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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