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AJU 638Y

1982 Bedford Cf

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

313,780 mi
Last recorded313,780 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJU 638Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 313,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes covered with substance unable to check properley

floor covered by substance unable to check properley

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing thin

nearside front lower ball joints rubber split

offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly split

rear flexis covered by substance unable to check properley

slight judder at front brakes

slight movement in offside front seat

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in propshaft bush

steering rack has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2008 313,780 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes covered with substance unable to check properley

floor covered by substance unable to check properley

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing thin

nearside front lower ball joints rubber split

offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly split

rear flexis covered by substance unable to check properley

slight judder at front brakes

slight movement in offside front seat

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in propshaft bush

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 29,799 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four shockers slightly damp and weeping

all four tyres on limit

both front top and bottom ball joints have slight play

front brakepads wearing low

offside front door holed and corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,345 miles

advise door bottoms and front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2006 28,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

advise front inner wheel arches welded from inside

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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AJU 638Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,823 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 AJU 638Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJU 638Y registered?

AJU 638Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 14 December 1982.

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