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C897 HOJ

1985 Bedford CF2

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,046 mi
Last recorded20,046 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Bedford CF269,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC897 HOJ
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,046 miles

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

slight play n/s/f w/bearing. both front tyres worn on inside tread

Fail 19 Feb 2008 200,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

slight play n/s/f w/bearing. both front tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 24 May 2007 48,943 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 48,943 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 14,305 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 14,305 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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C897 HOJ is a 1985 Bedford CF2 in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 69,158 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C897 HOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C897 HOJ registered?

C897 HOJ is a 1985 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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