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OTV 223W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTV 223W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,279 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high also loose (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front crossmember corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over, also numerous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

all wishbone bushes perished

brake pipes covered in underseal

most suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has also been patched (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wishbone bushes perished

body corroded

both handbrake cables perished / cracked

brake pipes covered in underseal

front crossmember corroded

most suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,063 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wishbone bushes perished

body corroded

both handbrake cables perished / cracked

brake pipes covered in underseal

front crossmember corroded

most suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,033 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wishbone bushes perished

front crossmember corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wishbone bushes perished

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 784,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,988 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 77,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,010 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 76,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OTV 223W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,757 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 OTV 223W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OTV 223W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 23 June 1981.

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