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YVT 294Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,990 mi
Last recorded14,990 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 294Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 14,990 miles

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

under chassis corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2022 14,990 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,955 miles

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Jun 2017 14,955 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 14,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 149,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,952 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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YVT 294Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVT 294Y, 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 YVT 294Y registered?

YVT 294Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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