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XUL 786T

1979 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf59,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUL 786T
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,922 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,922 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,930 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 64,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber splitting REPLACE SOON

nsf and osr outer cracking

osf inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 May 2009 61,880 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust system is corroded

exhaust system is slightly blowing

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2008 60,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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XUL 786T is a 1979 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,730 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 XUL 786T, 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 47 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 XUL 786T registered?

XUL 786T is a 1979 Bedford Cf, first registered on 30 May 1979.

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