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LTT 984W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,368 mi
Last recorded45,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTT 984W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer both n/s o/s steering idlers worn

all brake hoses ends showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

engine running rich

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Fail 6 Jul 2018 45,368 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both n/s o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer both n/s o/s steering idlers worn

all brake hoses ends showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

engine running rich

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,366 miles

Front both n/s o/s wiper blades

Front engine oil leak

Front to rear under body showing signs corrosion

engine running rich

Pass 19 May 2015 45,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 44,379 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

slight corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

slight corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2013 44,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside and offside outer steps slightly corroded

underside of vehicle signs of rusting

Pass 30 May 2012 44,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 May 2012 44,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,874 miles

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SLIGHT N/S/R BRAKE BIND AND ADVISE A INTERNAL INSPECTION

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 43,873 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all ball joint boots leaking

all rear spring bushs slightly deteriorated due to age of vehicle

both seat belts slow to return

slight damage to n/s/f shocker lower mounting [bent]

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,821 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,821 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front number plate is in poor condition.

general condition of vehicle is getting poor.

rear door window is insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,813 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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LTT 984W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTT 984W, 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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LTT 984W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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