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FBB 439W

1981 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBB 439W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,389 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 96,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,921 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 95,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FBB 439W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBB 439W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBB 439W registered?

FBB 439W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is FBB 439W safe to buy?

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