MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rust to a post and o/s/f step
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rust to a post and o/s/f step
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front chassis slight corrosion
n s f panel under bonnet corroded
n s r panel loose [cable tied]
n s r parking brake low effort than other side
o s f brake binding slightly
o s f door mirror loose
o s f under arch corrosion
slight cut in n s r tyre on edge and worn on outer edge
slight cut in o s f tyre inner sidewall
slight play in o s r stub axle
unable to test o s f wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
cracks in n s r tyre
n s f panel under bonnet has slight corrosion
slight corrosion both front chassis
slight corrosion under o s f wheel arch
unable to carry out full inspection on o s f tyre due to brake binding
unable to check o s f wheel bearing for noise
unable to check o s f wiper if clearing screen effectively
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery insecure
cracks on n s f tyre sidewall
n s r brake pipe cable tied to rear diff
n s r panel slightly loose
n s r tyre worn on edge and cut in tread
o s f wiper slightly smearing screen
rear [park and service] brake application slightly uneven
slight corrosion on both front chassis, o s f under door, in side of o s f wheel arch
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
cracks on n s f tyre sidewall
cracks on o s r tyre sidewall
front brake application slightly uneven, rear brake [parking and service] also slightly uneven
n s r tyre worn on edge and cut on tread
o s f wiper slightly split on edgee and slightly smearing screen
slight corrosion on both front chassis,os f under door, in side of o s f wheel arch
unable to check o s f wheel bearing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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TLY 787W is a 1981 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 TLY 787W, 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.
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TLY 787W is a 1981 Bedford Cf, first registered on 29 June 1981.
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