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KOB 779W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,909 mi
Last recorded67,909 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOB 779W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,909 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,160 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,777 miles

slight corosion on tank

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,777 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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KOB 779W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOB 779W, 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.

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What year was KOB 779W registered?

KOB 779W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 July 1981.

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