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XYC 778S

1977 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,669 mi
Last recorded48,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Bedford Cf71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 778S
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,669 miles

Offside mirror glass damaged

front and rear tyre size different

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2016 48,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside mirror glass damaged

front and rear tyre size different

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,515 miles

Oil leak

general vehicle corrosion

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not perscribed area

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

general vehicle corrosion

n/s/f inner wing corroded but not perscribed area

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 45,304 miles

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2011 45,263 miles

oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2010 44,719 miles

prop mounting rubber worn

very bad oil leak from top of engine

Fail 17 May 2010 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

prop mounting rubber worn

very bad oil leak from top of engine

Pass 21 May 2009 43,398 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)

centre propshaft mounting split

nearside rear tyre perished and split

bonnet safety catch defective

Fail 12 May 2009 43,383 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

centre propshaft mounting split

nearside rear tyre perished and split

bonnet safety catch defective

Pass 14 May 2008 42,248 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2008 42,240 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,806 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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XYC 778S is a 1977 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 71,836 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 XYC 778S, 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 49 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYC 778S registered?

XYC 778S is a 1977 Bedford Cf, first registered on 15 November 1977.

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