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STK 209T

1979 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,944 mi
Last recorded69,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 209T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 69,944 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system damaged

petrol tank damaged

Pass 15 May 2018 69,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust damaged

fuel tank damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2017 684,864 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 684,864 miles

Emissions not tested Failure on emissions test (7.3.A.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,661 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,661 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in both front steering rack ball joints

Fail 22 Jul 2011 66,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,684 miles

corrosion around both rear spring hangers

corrosion in both front wheel arches also heavily welded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,682 miles

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

corrosion around both rear spring hangers

corrosion in both front wheel arches also heavily welded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle possably overloaded over rear axle

Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,679 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle possably overloaded over rear axle

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

i consider the vehicle to possibly be overweight on rear axle

Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

i consider the vehicle to possibly be overweight on rear axle

Pass 29 May 2007 64,745 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 64,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 63,935 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 63,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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STK 209T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 STK 209T, 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.

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What year was STK 209T registered?

STK 209T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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