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FNU 404V

1979 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,064 mi
Last recorded41,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNU 404V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,064 miles

unable to check fuel cap sealing as key not supplied

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch & outer sills nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 40,641 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearing excessive advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch & outer sills nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension and coil spring corroded

Fuel tank support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 40,047 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension and coil spring corroded

Fuel tank support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,173 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished sidewall

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

Tank straps corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,173 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished sidewall

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

Tank straps corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracking but has no exsposed cords.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,792 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking but not to the cords.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,559 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking but not to the cords.

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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FNU 404V is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FNU 404V, 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.

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What year was FNU 404V registered?

FNU 404V is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 15 September 1979.

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