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NGJ 517Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,384 mi
Last recorded51,384 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGJ 517Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 51,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 51,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 48,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front ones as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general underside corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front ones as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general underside corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 44,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 43,619 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion (age related)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 38,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underside corrosion (age related)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 37,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion (age related)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 37,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion (age related)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear shackle mounts repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 36,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across ear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 11 May 2016 36,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across ear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 14 May 2015 35,746 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 30,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 23,739 miles

Moderate surface corrosion in brake piping

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

Offside rear service brake was slow on application but now seems ok, would advise remove rear brake drum to inspect.

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 11,557 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak

Service brake anti slip provision wearing thin on one edge

Slight lateral movement in spring shackle bushes

Pass 11 May 2011 2,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,252 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

bolts missing gearbox cross member but secure

Pass 14 May 2009 89,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,225 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 89,225 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 89,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 87,242 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,242 miles

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

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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NGJ 517Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NGJ 517Y, 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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NGJ 517Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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