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CDD 976T

1979 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,079 mi
Last recorded26,079 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 976T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2021 19,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor slight corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,212 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Floor pan slight corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 10,613 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Floorplan slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,473 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Floorplan slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 3,306 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

rear floorplan slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

rear floorplan slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

rear floorpan slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,493 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

heavy corrosion

misfire

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,923 miles

Rear floor corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 87,923 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear floor corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,766 miles

Rear floor corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2007 87,766 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,584 miles

rear floor corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,584 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear floor Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2005 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Chassis Corroding

Rear Floor Extensively Corroded

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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CDD 976T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,730 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 CDD 976T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDD 976T registered?

CDD 976T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is CDD 976T safe to buy?

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