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SNV 152V

1979 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,670 mi
Last recorded85,670 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNV 152V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,670 miles

brake pedal rubber spliting

heavily undersealed under front arches

slight play ino/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber spliting

heavily undersealed under front arches

rear fog inopertive

slight play ino/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 856,706 miles

Drivers door has droped but still operates

Fail 9 Aug 2013 856,706 miles

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

Drivers door has droped but still operates

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,670 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,670 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,117 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 82,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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SNV 152V is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,730 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 SNV 152V, 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 47 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 SNV 152V registered?

SNV 152V is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 24 September 1979.

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