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CFO 447V

1980 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,898 mi
Last recorded60,898 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFO 447V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion roof (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 60,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,413 miles

corrosion in front footsteps

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,310 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s rear inner tyre deflated.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s rear inner tyre deflated.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,240 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 59,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 59,935 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CFO 447V is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CFO 447V, 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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CFO 447V is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 June 1980.

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