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HKJ 551Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,273 mi
Last recorded37,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKJ 551Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front inner arch corrosion

Offside front inner arch near door corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,127 miles

Corrosion on step drivers side

Pass 9 Aug 2005 33,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 33,459 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HKJ 551Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 HKJ 551Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKJ 551Y registered?

HKJ 551Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is HKJ 551Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKJ 551Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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