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JFL 789W

1981 Bedford Cf

Gold Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,501 mi
Last recorded89,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 789W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 89,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 88,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 88,200 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2008 88,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 82,681 miles

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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JFL 789W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Gold with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JFL 789W, 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 JFL 789W registered?

JFL 789W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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