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UVP 912S

1978 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,809 mi
Last recorded78,809 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVP 912S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2014 78,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis corroding

front inner arches corroded and holed

front subframe mounts deteriorating

major weld repairs to floors

rear inner arches corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 77,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2011 74,381 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Roof secured with thin rope!

nearside front tyre perrished

no spare tyre fitted

Fail 4 May 2011 74,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Roof secured with thin rope!

nearside front tyre perrished

no spare tyre fitted

slight binding from nearside wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,357 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general underside heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,467 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle structure general condition poor

Pass 26 May 2006 69,907 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 69,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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UVP 912S is a 1978 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UVP 912S, 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 UVP 912S registered?

UVP 912S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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