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C553 CJT

1987 Bedford CF2

Gold Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,825 mi
Last recorded58,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Bedford CF244,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC553 CJT
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,825 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking compensator (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,441 miles

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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C553 CJT is a 1987 Bedford CF2 in Gold with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C553 CJT, 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 39 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C553 CJT registered?

C553 CJT is a 1987 Bedford CF2, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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