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HLX 848V

1979 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 848V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 80,971 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 80,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,888 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

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

Offside front steering arm has slight movement.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,446 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HLX 848V is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HLX 848V, 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 HLX 848V registered?

HLX 848V is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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