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MOW 398R

1977 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Diesel 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOW 398R
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 72,527 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 72,506 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MOW 398R is a 1977 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 71,836 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 MOW 398R, 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 49 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MOW 398R registered?

MOW 398R is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 21 March 1977.

Is MOW 398R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOW 398R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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