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B597 RWD

1985 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,835 mi
Last recorded63,835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Bedford Cf50,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 RWD
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,835 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,828 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2007 63,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,521 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 63,505 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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B597 RWD is a 1985 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 50,055 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 B597 RWD, 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 41 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B597 RWD registered?

B597 RWD is a 1985 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B597 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B597 RWD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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