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CGT 615X

1981 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,868 mi
Last recorded92,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGT 615X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear both lower shocker bush

Reversing lamp does not

n/s/f wheel arch to floor corroded

rear prop rubber worn

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,868 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear both lower shocker bush

Reversing lamp does not

n/s/f wheel arch to floor corroded

rear prop rubber worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 8,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,277 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 25,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,527 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,527 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 25,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre side wall at tread shoulder cracked and perished

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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CGT 615X is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,757 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 CGT 615X, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGT 615X registered?

CGT 615X is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is CGT 615X safe to buy?

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