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TRL 352S

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRL 352S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,163 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 81,130 miles

Battery insecure tray corroded through (1.9.1)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap detached (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 'T' union to Nearside front brake (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to 'T' union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear prop shaft universal joint is excessively worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,690 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,387 miles

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on front inner wings

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,334 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,238 miles

Nearside front tyre wall perished

Nearside rear inner tyre wall perished

Slight lift in both front bottom swivels

Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre wall perished

Nearside rear inner tyre wall perished

Slight lift in both front bottom swivels

Fail 26 May 2009 72,212 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wall perished

Nearside rear inner tyre wall splitting

Slight lift in both front bottom swivels

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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TRL 352S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRL 352S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRL 352S registered?

TRL 352S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is TRL 352S safe to buy?

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