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NYY 169Y

1982 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYY 169Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 88,642 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 88,642 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (6.3.1d)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have flange damage (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,470 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (6.3.1d)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have flange damage (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,276 miles

Bedford CF Motor home.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil at lower casing (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge flange damage/edges broken. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,254 miles

Battery insecure nearside rear of two battery's (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle test on rollers 90% imbalance/uneven application (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle test on rollers 91% imbalance/uneven application (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Bedford CF Motor home.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil at lower casing (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge flange damage/edges broken. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,147 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,147 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,795 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,689 miles

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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NYY 169Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NYY 169Y, 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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What year was NYY 169Y registered?

NYY 169Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 16 September 1982.

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The MOT history for NYY 169Y shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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