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SPA 519X

1981 Bedford Cf

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 519X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,120 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,477 miles

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

boby work has corrosion appearing alround

vehicle has considerable surface rust under body but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,473 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

boby work has corrosion appearing alround

vehicle has considerable surface rust under body but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,067 miles

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

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

vehicle body work showing signs of corrosion alround

Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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SPA 519X is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPA 519X, 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 SPA 519X registered?

SPA 519X is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is SPA 519X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPA 519X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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