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LYB 847P

1975 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,113 mi
Last recorded16,113 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Bedford Cf68,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 847P
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 16,113 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall split not to cord

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn excessive play ()

Fail 9 May 2018 16,108 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall split not to cord

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn excessive play ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,108 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn excess play ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 16,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn excess play ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,106 miles

footbrake and parking brake just met min requirement

Fail 8 Jul 2016 16,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

foot brake just met min requirement

Pass 15 May 2015 15,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 14,990 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 14,989 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LYB 847P is a 1975 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,021 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 LYB 847P, 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 51 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYB 847P registered?

LYB 847P is a 1975 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 August 1975.

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The MOT history for LYB 847P shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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