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C975 KCE

1986 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,279 mi
Last recorded72,279 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 KCE
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2009 72,279 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear spring shackle bent

offside step and sill corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,608 miles

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

Nearside rear spring and shackle bushs worn.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wheel bearings have play.

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

Nearside rear spring and shackle bushs worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,629 miles

chip in front screen

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre treads getting low

offside rear shock bushes perished

slight wear on both front lower arm bushes

surface corrosion on rear of chassis

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,273 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 48,163 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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C975 KCE is a 1986 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C975 KCE, 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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What year was C975 KCE registered?

C975 KCE is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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