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TOW 130T

1978 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 2064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

19,220 mi
Last recorded19,220 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOW 130T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,064cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 19,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

front lower arms corroded

nearside steering rack joint [inner] badly worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,088 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside step (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 19,088 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside step (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 18,988 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 18,987 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 16,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 10,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 395 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 94,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,265 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 89,263 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,566 miles

Fuel Tank Damp

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 83,444 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fuel Tank Damp

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,487 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 77,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,771 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 65,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Nov 2005 65,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

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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TOW 130T is a 1978 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,064cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TOW 130T, 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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TOW 130T is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 November 1978.

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