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TAF 727S

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 727S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,169 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,109 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in oil

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,776 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tyre wall but no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,228 miles

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

nearside front marker light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,228 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front marker light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,462 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,432 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,949 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,885 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,715 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2008 58,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,536 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 57,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,071 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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TAF 727S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 58,439 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 TAF 727S, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAF 727S registered?

TAF 727S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 16 March 1978.

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