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OLG 659Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,203 mi
Last recorded80,203 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLG 659Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,200 miles

front brakes only just within balance

offside front brake reading slightly low

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

front brakes only just within balance

offside front brake reading slightly low

Pass 20 Mar 2009
Fail 19 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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OLG 659Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLG 659Y, 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 OLG 659Y registered?

OLG 659Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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