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BCG 861V

1980 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 861V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,107 miles

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

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

leaf spring shackle bracket slightly worn

slight brake bind nearside front

surface rust on chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 88,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,593 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear coil assisted bump stop fractured

Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,299 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BCG 861V is a 1980 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BCG 861V, 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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BCG 861V is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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