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BKB 527X

1982 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,234 mi
Last recorded54,234 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKB 527X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 54,234 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 54,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 54,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,148 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,148 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,146 miles

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

midd exhaust bracket lose.

n/s rear tyre perished.

rear exhaust rubber perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,937 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,932 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,909 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,907 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops have minimum clearence with vehicle chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,580 miles

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

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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BKB 527X is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BKB 527X, 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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What year was BKB 527X registered?

BKB 527X is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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