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SWW 682W

1981 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf63,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWW 682W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 85,727 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 85,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 84,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2006 84,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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SWW 682W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SWW 682W, 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 SWW 682W registered?

SWW 682W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is SWW 682W safe to buy?

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