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C958 JHE

1986 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,748 mi
Last recorded2,748 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC958 JHE
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 2,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,291 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,100 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 75,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2017 69,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 64,281 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,274 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f a pillar corroded

n/s/f foot step corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,542 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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C958 JHE is a 1986 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C958 JHE, 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 C958 JHE registered?

C958 JHE is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is C958 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C958 JHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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