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TRL 355S

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

39,663 mi
Last recorded39,663 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRL 355S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 39,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine mountings worn.

Both front inner wings corroded out of prescribed areas

Vehicle chassis detteriating in places.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,659 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 39,659 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both side rear inner tyres under inflated

both sides indicator tell tale lamps flash together

battery insecure on crrier under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2010 39,644 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Pass 7 May 2008 39,262 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 39,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle generally rusty/n/s front brake pipe corroding/h/c levels high on tickover/o/s door step corroded/slight wear in rack/gaffer tape on wheel arches/n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2007 38,346 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehlcle generally rusty/n/s front brake pipe corroding/h/c levels high on tickover/o/s door step corroded/ slight wear in rack/ gaffer tape on wheel arches

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 355S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 TRL 355S, 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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What year was TRL 355S registered?

TRL 355S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is TRL 355S safe to buy?

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