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DFA 899Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,368 mi
Last recorded20,368 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFA 899Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2008 20,368 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside rear fog lamp is cracked

rear wooden floor weakened

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,368 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

bolt missing from prop

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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DFA 899Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 DFA 899Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFA 899Y registered?

DFA 899Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 31 March 1983.

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