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JFM 764T

1979 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 764T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,699 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,310 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 43,360 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 42,943 miles

body corroded

horn weak

prop. rear bolts loose

shockers weak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,501 miles

excessive oil leak

flasher rate fast on hazzards

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight damage on fuel tank

Pass 10 May 2014 42,186 miles

Oil leak

flasher rate fast

nearside headlight beam poor

offside front mud flap breaking away

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 41,462 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2013 41,421 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 409,412 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wing corroded

rear of rear spring bushs worn

rear prop.shaft bolts loose and centre mounting worn

Fail 10 Mar 2012 40,930 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

n/s/f inner wing corroded

rear of rear spring bushs worn

rear prop.shaft bolts loose and centre mounting worn

Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,110 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 40,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,161 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,616 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,679 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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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JFM 764T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JFM 764T, 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.

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What year was JFM 764T registered?

JFM 764T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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