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PCF 143R

1977 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,350 mi
Last recorded48,350 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCF 143R
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,678 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 47,678 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,782 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 45,782 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PCF 143R is a 1977 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PCF 143R, 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 PCF 143R registered?

PCF 143R is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is PCF 143R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCF 143R 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.

Does PCF 143R have outstanding finance?

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