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C836 BCL

1986 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC836 BCL
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 11,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 7,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,568 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 3,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 2,859 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 2,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,995 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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C836 BCL is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C836 BCL, 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 C836 BCL registered?

C836 BCL is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C836 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C836 BCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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