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B9 FLK

1986 Bedford Cf

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,100 mi
Last recorded90,100 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 FLK
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,444 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,740 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 847,065 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 847,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 80,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,971 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 78,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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B9 FLK is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 49,426 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 B9 FLK, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B9 FLK registered?

B9 FLK is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is B9 FLK safe to buy?

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