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ERE 858T

1979 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 2064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERE 858T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,859 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,859 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

anti slip on the brake pedal worn

cluth anti slip worn

front brake inbalance 24% max

headlamp lenses deterioated

slight play nearside steering inner

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in greae and unable to fully inspect

foot pedal rubber slightly split but still fully secure

front reg plate slightly insecure

minor oil leaks on and around engine

rear reg plate slightly insecure

slight oil leak on diff

slight play in driver seat runners and seat back

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,240 miles

brake & clutch pedal rubbers deteriorating

nearside front inner wheel arch holed & corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,503 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,460 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,683 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,655 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ERE 858T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 2,064cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,730 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 ERE 858T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERE 858T registered?

ERE 858T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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