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EDH 490Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 490Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 79,441 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear leaf springs Corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,526 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,548 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,055 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 73,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,523 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 72,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,039 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,039 miles

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,704 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,667 miles

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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EDH 490Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EDH 490Y, 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 EDH 490Y registered?

EDH 490Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 29 April 1983.

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