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C518 WRU

1986 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,446 mi
Last recorded91,446 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 WRU
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,446 miles

General underbody surface corrosion.

Bulkhead has corrosion not within prescribed area.

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion to arches/floors/chassis sections & body.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer panal/bumper support has small hole

Offside Front step has small hole.

Offside Rear Halfshaft seal has minor leak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,089 miles

Both steps rusting.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes to t valve rusting. (3.6.B.2c)

Heavy under body surface rust.

Play in propshaft centre joint.

Rear Brakes slightly out of balance,

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,089 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Both steps rusting.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes to t valve rusting. (3.6.B.2c)

Heavy under body surface rust.

Play in propshaft centre joint.

Rear Brakes slightly out of balance,

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,744 miles

Offside Rear Half shaft has slight fluid leak.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Surface rust outrigger to chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle has slight leak.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear & at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 89,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

middle prop bearing bonded rubber mount has come away from the mounting area

o/s/r outer axel seal leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,508 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,835 miles

Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Gearbox prop flange seal has severe leak of oil

Leaking 'effluent'

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 84,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both front tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Gearbox prop flange seal has severe leak of oil

Leaking 'effluent'

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,497 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,095 miles

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

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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C518 WRU is a 1986 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C518 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C518 WRU registered?

C518 WRU is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 17 March 1986.

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