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NDO 487Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Maroon Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDO 487Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 96,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,039 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,619 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,414 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,787 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,481 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,146 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 90,168 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,796 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake inbalance 23%

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

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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NDO 487Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Maroon with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDO 487Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDO 487Y registered?

NDO 487Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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