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LDJ 512W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDJ 512W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,537 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 68,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,428 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 60,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,219 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,197 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 58,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2007 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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LDJ 512W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDJ 512W, 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 LDJ 512W registered?

LDJ 512W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is LDJ 512W safe to buy?

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