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C503 JVP

1986 Bedford Cf

Brown Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 JVP
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,021 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 76,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 75,080 miles

very slight corrosion underneath

Pass 9 May 2016 74,242 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,242 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working all lights inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2007 73,965 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2006 60,285 miles

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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C503 JVP is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Brown with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C503 JVP, 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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C503 JVP is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 14 April 1986.

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