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C234 FBA

1986 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,888 mi
Last recorded44,888 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 FBA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,724 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,744 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 32,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,508 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 28,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C234 FBA is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C234 FBA, 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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What year was C234 FBA registered?

C234 FBA is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C234 FBA safe to buy?

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