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EEL 399Y

1983 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,424 mi
Last recorded96,424 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Bedford CF285,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 399Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,424 miles

Front cross member is corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 91,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2014 91,556 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox at propshaft join

Pass 13 May 2013 89,192 miles

2 x rear leaf springs corroding

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 May 2013 89,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 x rear leaf springs corroding

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,814 miles

brake pipe above fuel tank

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipe above fuel tank

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wiper blades worn but clearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,161 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,802 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,382 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 rear tyre perished and cracking in side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2007 82,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,882 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 80,882 miles

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

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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EEL 399Y is a 1983 Bedford CF2 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1983 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,802 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEL 399Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EEL 399Y is a 1983 Bedford CF2, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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