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JAM 741W

1981 Bedford Cf

Maroon Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 741W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,097 miles

corrosion holes in offside floor outside of prescribed areas

nearside inner and outer tyres on 3mm tread

offside front tyre heavily perished

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion holes in offside floor outside of perscribed areas

nearside inner and outer rear tyres on 3mm tread

offside front tyre heavily perished

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 49,077 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side front wheel bearing noisey

near side rear tyres wearing low and deteriorating

off side front floor area next to seat mounting corroded and holed

off side front tyre badly perishing

play at steering column into rack joint

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,847 miles

nearside inner rear tyre on 3mm tread and starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2009 47,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,024 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished.

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 47,011 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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JAM 741W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Maroon with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JAM 741W, 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 JAM 741W registered?

JAM 741W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is JAM 741W safe to buy?

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