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CBP 859W

1980 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 859W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front to centre pipe join.

General under body corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre 22 years old.

Oil leaks.

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 71,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various - worst from manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal has long travel.

General under body corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre 22 years old.

Oil leaks.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,398 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,396 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

container box corroded.marked with chalk

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted.

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension gaiters leaking.

slight play in front w/bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2013 619,319 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,134 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tie bar lower bush almost deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tie bar lower bush almost deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,214 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,014 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 342,654 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 34,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 30,366 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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CBP 859W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 55,780 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 CBP 859W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBP 859W registered?

CBP 859W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 14 November 1980.

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