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TOW 189T

1979 Bedford Cf

Yellow Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOW 189T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,834 miles

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

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

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,111 miles

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

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,807 miles

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

Rear Floor plan slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,163 miles

Prop shaft mount slight deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Floor slight corrosion

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,245 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Floor slight corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,622 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,622 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,695 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,140 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body corrosion

chassis corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,140 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

body corrosion

chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,715 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,215 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,631 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 35,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,103 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 33,059 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 30,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroding

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 189T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in Yellow with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 189T, 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 189T registered?

TOW 189T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 June 1979.

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