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YVT 295Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Pink Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

6,831 mi
Last recorded6,831 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 295Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,831 miles

oil light illuminates on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2010 6,829 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

oil light illuminates on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,829 miles

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

all prescribed areas previously welded

alternator belt slightly rubbing on jubilee clip

offside front tyre showing wear

pedle rubbbers perishing

seatbelt retracting slowly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2009 6,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all prescribed areas previously welded

alternator belt slightly rubbing on jubilee clip

offside front tyre showing wear

pedle rubbbers perishing

seatbelt retracting slowly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2008 6,829 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 295Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Pink with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YVT 295Y, 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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YVT 295Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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