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RBK 510S

1978 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,716 mi
Last recorded1,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 510S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 1,716 miles

generalised corrosion to underside and brake pipes. handbrake travel high,

Pass 21 Apr 2016 1,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

parkbrake effort only just met

wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 1,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 1,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 1,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

differential leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 250 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine & underside of vehicle oily

Pass 30 Mar 2011 747 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work in poor condition

second hand parts fitted to all failure items

Fail 31 Mar 2010 747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 7,041 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 704 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFF SIDE REAR TYRER WIPER BLADES WORN

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 626 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,118 miles

advise off side headlight poor image off sidefront wheel arch corroded plus bonnet

oil leak

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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RBK 510S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 58,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBK 510S, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBK 510S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 11 May 1978.

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