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GNP 118S

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 118S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 45,871 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 45,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,181 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,171 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,933 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 43,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GNP 118S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 58,439 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 GNP 118S, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNP 118S registered?

GNP 118S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 June 1978.

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