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MOW 799R

1977 Bedford Cf

Cream Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,083 mi
Last recorded1,083 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOW 799R
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 1,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 1,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 1,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 542 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH DOOR PILLARS,OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS.

GENERAL CORROSION IN CAB BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS.

OFFSIDE FRONT BODY BOLT LOOSE.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 542 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BAULKHEAD (3.6.C.3)

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

CORROSION IN BOTH DOOR PILLARS,OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS.

GENERAL CORROSION IN CAB BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS.

OFFSIDE FRONT BODY BOLT LOOSE.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 538 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Baulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front body bolt loose.

Pass 12 May 2015 360 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 360 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 99,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front body bolt loose.

Pass 21 May 2013 98,925 miles

Corrosion nearside front outside presribed area.

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

Pass 25 May 2012 97,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 97,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,127 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 97,127 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 96,271 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,271 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 95,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 95,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 95,143 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 94,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 94,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 93,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 93,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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MOW 799R is a 1977 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 799R, 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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MOW 799R is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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