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UYW 999S

1978 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,940 mi
Last recorded75,940 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf58,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYW 999S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,940 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 75,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,315 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f flooring out rigger corroded

Fail 25 May 2008 75,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,544 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 69,496 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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UYW 999S 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 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 UYW 999S, 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 UYW 999S registered?

UYW 999S is a 1978 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is UYW 999S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYW 999S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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