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URM 418S

1977 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 418S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,004 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear floor corroded and holed

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,004 miles

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

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

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

rear load floor corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,022 miles

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

poor repairs to most parts of the body

Fail 23 Jan 2009 92,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

poor repairs to most parts of the body

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 92,000 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 97,000 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,000 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 918,900 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

evidence of fuel around tank, no leak detected

Fail 14 Dec 2005 91,887 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

signs of fuel around tank area no leak evident

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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URM 418S is a 1977 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 71,836 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 URM 418S, 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 49 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URM 418S registered?

URM 418S is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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