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RHA 128W

1981 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 128W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2011 91,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

All tyres in poor condition

Water leaks from radiator/water pump?

propshaft rubbing on water tank

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine mount nuts loose

gear box nut and bolt loose

Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2009 89,174 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,713 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,574 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 81,574 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,656 miles

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

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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RHA 128W 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 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 RHA 128W, 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 RHA 128W registered?

RHA 128W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 27 March 1981.

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