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CVT 597T

1979 Bedford Van

Multi-colour Diesel 2064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,900 mi
Last recorded23,900 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVT 597T
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,900 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,900 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has heavy ceacking

Fail 28 Sep 2013 23,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has heavy ceacking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,900 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,900 miles

Rear section of floor pan and chassis rails corroding

a lot of travel on brake pedal

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 239,000 miles

rear wood floor weak †new bearing osf

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,900 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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CVT 597T is a 1979 Bedford Van in Multi-colour with a 2,064cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Bedford Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CVT 597T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 47 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CVT 597T is a 1979 Bedford Van, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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