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OWJ 985X

1981 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWJ 985X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 82,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 82,505 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OWJ 985X is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OWJ 985X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWJ 985X registered?

OWJ 985X is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is OWJ 985X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWJ 985X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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