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C974 JCW

1986 Bedford CF2

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

21,205 mi
Last recorded21,205 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2005
Typical for 1986 Bedford CF248,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC974 JCW
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2005 21,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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C974 JCW is a 1986 Bedford CF2 in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C974 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C974 JCW registered?

C974 JCW is a 1986 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C974 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C974 JCW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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