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NCV 721X

1982 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

574 mi
Last recorded574 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 721X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nsf chassis leg

hand brake reserve travel poor

Fail 29 Sep 2018 409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nsf chassis leg

hand brake reserve travel poor

Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front out riggers rusted and repaired

wiring loom in engine bay

Fail 9 Sep 2017 65,823 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

front tyres perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,823 miles

Both front tyres perished (close to excessive)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake application slightly uneven (offside low)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 65,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres perished (close to excessive)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake application slightly uneven (offside low)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front chassis leg excessively corroded not in a prescribed aera

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

corrosion to osf inner door step

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,823 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front chassis leg excessively corroded not in a prescribed aera

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

corrosion to osf inner door step

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,823 miles

All brake pipe ferrules corroding

Both front tyres perished **STRONG ADVISE**

Both front upper arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Fuel tank straps & fuel tank starting to corrode

Slight interaction in nearside rear lights

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering uj

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,823 miles

Automatic gearbox fluid cooler pipes insecure

Both front tyres heavily perished

Both front upper arm ball joint gaiters leaking grease

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Plastic shroud on earth cable in poor condition

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Underside of vehicle corroding

Various oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Automatic gearbox fluid cooler pipes insecure

Both front tyres heavily perished

Both front upper arm ball joint gaiters leaking grease

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Plastic shroud on earth cable in poor condition

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Underside of vehicle corroding

Various oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,435 miles

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2010 64,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly loose

front suspension ball joint rubbers split

Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,435 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly loose

front suspension ball joint rubbers split

Pass 5 Jul 2008 70,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 70,085 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,694 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

back lights earthing

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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NCV 721X is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,823 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 NCV 721X, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NCV 721X is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 June 1982.

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