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C972 HSD

1986 Bedford CF2

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Bedford CF248,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 HSD
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,420 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Feb 2006 36,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,296 miles

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

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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C972 HSD is a 1986 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C972 HSD, 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 40 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C972 HSD registered?

C972 HSD is a 1986 Bedford CF2, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is C972 HSD safe to buy?

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