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C602 PRA

1986 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,516 mi
Last recorded60,516 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC602 PRA
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Center (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 59,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower fixing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 57,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2017 57,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,191 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,190 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,943 miles

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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C602 PRA is a 1986 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C602 PRA, 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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C602 PRA is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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