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RFH 159W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFH 159W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,290 miles

under body getting rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 91,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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RFH 159W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFH 159W, 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 RFH 159W registered?

RFH 159W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is RFH 159W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFH 159W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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