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TOW 180T

1979 Bedford Cf

Pink Diesel 2064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOW 180T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,064cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,780 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both side (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

surfice corrosion under vehicle not exassive to be an failer

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

surfice rust coorosion under van

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,064 miles

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

brakes littel soft

littel play on off side steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,709 miles

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

brakes neads adjusting pedal soft

littel play on off side steering arm

Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

littel play on off side steering arm

littel play on steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2008 68,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,447 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 22,447 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear bearings slight noise

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 180T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in Pink with a 2,064cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 180T, 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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TOW 180T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 23 May 1979.

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