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AUY 998W

1980 Bedford Cf

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,325 mi
Last recorded72,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 998W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers weak

nearside door bottom taped-offside door bottom filled

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,325 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers weak

nearside door bottom taped-offside door bottom filled

Pass 17 May 2013 70,144 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,664 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 63,543 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,520 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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AUY 998W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AUY 998W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUY 998W registered?

AUY 998W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 27 September 1980.

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