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AUP 224W

1980 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUP 224W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 82,585 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Arch & step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,603 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,603 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,412 miles

general underbody and cosmetic body corrosion .

Fail 7 Jun 2017 80,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

underbody starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,764 miles

rubber steering coupling slight wear

Fail 23 Feb 2013 71,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 54,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,596 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 52,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AUP 224W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 55,780 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 AUP 224W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AUP 224W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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