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LWA 153W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,370 mi
Last recorded67,370 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWA 153W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,370 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,370 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 5,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 5,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,040 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 3,009 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 2,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 2,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,167 miles

hose clip missing off fuel line

o/s/f tyre badly perished side wall

Fail 29 May 2008 2,152 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

hose clip missing off fuel line

o/s/f tyre badly perished side wall

Pass 9 May 2007 1,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 1,900 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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LWA 153W 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 62.5%.

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 LWA 153W, 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 LWA 153W registered?

LWA 153W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 22 May 1981.

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