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RVT 987W

1981 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVT 987W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 90,549 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,049 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,048 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,456 miles

surface corrosion underside,slight play in steering/suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

surface corrosion underside,slight play in steering/suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,967 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,948 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate cracked but secure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,350 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 67,346 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,773 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from rear diff

some corrosion on nearside and off side front inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 47,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main 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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RVT 987W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RVT 987W, 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 RVT 987W registered?

RVT 987W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 5 May 1981.

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