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DRV 935W

1981 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,542 mi
Last recorded54,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRV 935W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 54,542 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 54,540 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,538 miles

centre propshaft mounting perished

Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,538 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre propshaft mounting perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,256 miles

centre propshaft mount deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre propshaft mount deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre propshaft mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,236 miles

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

centre propshaft mounting deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,583 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,382 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 53,382 miles

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

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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DRV 935W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DRV 935W, 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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DRV 935W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 22 June 1981.

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