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BVW 550X

1982 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,237 mi
Last recorded62,237 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 550X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine missfire

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,680 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,677 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 56,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 56,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,764 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underbody

slight exhaust blows from center and rear joints

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,551 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nsf top marker light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,887 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box has slight blow (has been temporarily repaired but may require further attention soon)

exhaust sysytem has been repaired on its mountings with wire (may require further attention soon)

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,386 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2007 49,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,741 miles

Both front & rear No plates deteriating. †Possible fuel leak from secondary fuel pump.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 47,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

evidence of fuel leak at pump although not leaking at time of test

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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BVW 550X is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BVW 550X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVW 550X registered?

BVW 550X is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 February 1982.

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