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OBV 561T

1979 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2005
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 561T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2005 71,220 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills inner wings doors & rear of cab crossmember all corroded

n/s/r inner tyre perished

oil leak

poor horn tone

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 4 Jul 2005 71,193 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f doors ,inner wings ,inner sills & rear of cab crossmember all badly corroded outwith prescribed areas

n/s/r inner tyre perished

oil leak

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 1 Jul 2005 71,169 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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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OBV 561T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,730 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 OBV 561T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBV 561T registered?

OBV 561T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is OBV 561T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 561T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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