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EDH 493Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 493Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 98,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged Melted to exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens cracked emitting white light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake excessively binding all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,094 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,084 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,771 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,143 miles

Front to rear brake pipes along chassis leg slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre valve stem perished

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished/damaged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

main beam switch deteriorated slightly / no repeaters fitted to this model

Pass 20 May 2013 82,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 81,537 miles

Load sensing arm working but valve seems stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,080 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 493Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 493Y, 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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EDH 493Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 May 1983.

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