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C288 SUY

1986 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Bedford CF248,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC288 SUY
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,289 miles

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

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

some corrosion nearside and offside rear

Fail 17 May 2010 42,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,741 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,741 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,864 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,792 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,792 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leaking

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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C288 SUY is a 1986 Bedford CF2 in White with a 2,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C288 SUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C288 SUY is a 1986 Bedford CF2, first registered on 22 January 1986.

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