MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was OTV 223W registered?
OTV 223W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 23 June 1981.
Is OTV 223W safe to buy?
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