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VWJ 714Y

1983 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,793 mi
Last recorded78,793 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWJ 714Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,793 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,792 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 78,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,289 miles

signs of oil around engine. both front lower arm inner lower bush surrounds breaking up.

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

signs of oil around engine. both front lower arm inner lower bush surrounds breaking up. middle propshaft bush breaking up.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,623 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 71,617 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,254 miles

Front to rear brake line slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall in poor conditon

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,254 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front to rear brake line slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall in poor conditon

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 65,748 miles

corrosion starting in chassis,suspension etc

slight inbalance of rear brakes

wear in rear spring bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,677 miles

corrosion in chassis,suspension and exhaust

corrosion in offside front chassis

rear leaf spring /shackle bushes worn

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some roughness of rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,994 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion all steering and suspension parts but still o/k

near/side rear lens in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,793 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion all steering and suspension partsbut still o/k

near door mirror in poor condition

near/side rear lens in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,799 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,605 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,596 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,919 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 52,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 51,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2005 49,504 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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VWJ 714Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 VWJ 714Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VWJ 714Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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