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SBH 640W

1981 Bedford Cf

Green Lpg 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,596 mi
Last recorded29,596 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 640W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 24,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,761 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 18,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 88,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,140 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,300 miles

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

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,590 miles

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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SBH 640W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SBH 640W, 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 SBH 640W registered?

SBH 640W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 8 April 1981.

Is SBH 640W safe to buy?

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