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C135 THC

1986 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 THC
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 64,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

sparewheel carrier corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,082 miles

Exhaust manifold has slight chuff

NSR upper extra lights fitted but not working

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear NS + OS inner wheel archs have corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

NSR upper extra lights fitted but not working

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear NS + OS inner wheel archs have corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS + NS rear inner wheel arch's corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OS + NS rear inner wheel arch's corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,654 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,654 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,265 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,206 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,403 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,416 miles

0ffside front brake drum pipes corroding.Advise replacement.

Exhaust centre section getting weak.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 43,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre section getting weak.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside front brake drum pipes corroding. Advise replacement.

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 42,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre section getting weak.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside front brake drum pipes corroding. Advise replacement.

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

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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C135 THC is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C135 THC, 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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C135 THC is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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