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UOU 612T

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,227 mi
Last recorded80,227 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 612T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,227 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Various ball joint covers cracked and perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,227 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure Under steering column and surrounding area (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Aftermarket heater pipe, rubbing against tyre and leaf spring (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Various ball joint covers cracked and perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre perished with age

Fail 26 May 2016 80,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed dash pod (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure dash pod (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective hinge pulled away from bonnet (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre perished with age

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perishing

nearside front door step/arch rusty

slight knock in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general rust

nearside front door step/arch rusty

slight knock in rack

tyres perishing

underside of bonnet very rusty

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,230 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front door pillers rusty

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front door pillers rusty

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,227 miles

surface rust on vehicle ,

Fail 24 Apr 2012 80,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

surface rust on vehicle ,

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,224 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 80,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 79,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,921 miles

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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UOU 612T is a 1978 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UOU 612T, 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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UOU 612T is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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