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BDB 179Y

1982 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,099 mi
Last recorded39,099 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 179Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 39,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 10 May 2013 39,099 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

emissions test had to be aborted due to leaking exhaust preventing analyser readings

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 4 May 2012 38,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hairline cracks present in side wall of O/S front tyre.

Fail 4 May 2012 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hairline cracks present in side wall of O/S front tyre.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,972 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,430 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,419 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 339,914 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 339,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BDB 179Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,823 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 BDB 179Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BDB 179Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 December 1982.

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