MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
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))
signs of oil around engine. both front lower arm inner lower bush surrounds breaking up.
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.
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
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 ()
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 ()
corrosion starting in chassis,suspension etc
slight inbalance of rear brakes
wear in rear spring bushes
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?
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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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What year was VWJ 714Y registered?
VWJ 714Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1983.
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