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EOU 320W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

3,425 mi
Last recorded3,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 320W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 3,425 miles

Advise rusting rear near spring mount both sides

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2021 1,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 62,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,896 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,899 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Advise front seat belt anchor bolt lower suspect incorrect size but all tight and secure

Nearside Front Tyres perished

Offside Front Advise front seat belt anchor bolt lower suspect incorrect size but all tight and secure

Offside Front Advise tyres perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,894 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Engine baulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Advise front seat belt anchor bolt lower suspect incorrect size but all tight and secure

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

Nearside Front Tyres perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Advise front seat belt anchor bolt lower suspect incorrect size but all tight and secure

Offside Front Advise tyres perished

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 62,643 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2011 62,640 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 62,442 miles

both track rod end rubber boots split

n/s/f indicator lense fading

n/s/r tyre badly perished

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 8 May 2010 62,434 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

both track rod end rubber boots split

deep cut in spare tyre outer sidewall and perishing

n/s/f indicator lense fading

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer tread edge

n/s/r tyre badly perished in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 62,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

no hose clip on calor gas bottle pipe dangerous

very low performance on offside rear service and parking brake further investigation needed

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,859 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SHOCK BUSHES PERISHED

WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

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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EOU 320W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EOU 320W, 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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What year was EOU 320W registered?

EOU 320W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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