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LPH 121W

1981 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPH 121W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,917 miles

Oil leak

body behind head lamps corroded

cracks in nearside rear tyre

pick-up body corroded

rear mud flaps corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

body behind head lamps corroded

cracks in nearside rear tyre

pick-up body corroded

rear mud flaps corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,815 miles

ENGINE BOILED UP

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

corrosion to front inner wings area

handbrake operation stiff

Fail 3 Jun 2009 78,812 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

corrosion to front inner wings area

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,684 miles

doors corroded

front wheel arches corroded

general body condition poor

hand brake lever stiff

Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,682 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

doors corroded

front wheel arches corroded

general body condition poor

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 25 Jun 2007 78,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

doors difficult to close

nearside front brake binding; †rear brakes slightly out of balance

pick-up body corroded nearside

small cracks in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2006 78,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 78,516 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

battery insecure

corroded and holed nearside front inner wing

Fail 29 Jun 2005 78,245 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch. Not within prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside track rod ends are new

Pass 29 Jun 2005 78,245 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch. Not within prescribed area

Offside and nearside track rod ends are new

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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LPH 121W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LPH 121W, 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 LPH 121W registered?

LPH 121W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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