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TOW 173T

1979 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

44,281 mi
Last recorded44,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOW 173T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2006 44,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 173T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 TOW 173T, 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 TOW 173T registered?

TOW 173T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is TOW 173T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOW 173T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOW 173T have outstanding finance?

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