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KPK 218W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,912 mi
Last recorded49,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPK 218W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,329 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,907 miles

front road wheels tight to turn

Pass 15 May 2018 49,521 miles

slight bind nearside front wheel

Fail 15 May 2018 49,521 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 24 May 2017 49,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,770 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 47,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 47,592 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,582 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,745 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 473,067 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 46,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front outer tyre wall perishing

wiper switch slightly insecure

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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KPK 218W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KPK 218W, 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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KPK 218W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 February 1981.

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