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OPX 976S

1977 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,071 mi
Last recorded80,071 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPX 976S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 80,071 miles

Oil leak

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,060 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 77,632 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,574 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 May 2011 76,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 76,583 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 75,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,261 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 71,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,836 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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OPX 976S is a 1977 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,759cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1977 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 71,836 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 OPX 976S, 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 49 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPX 976S registered?

OPX 976S is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 September 1977.

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