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D230 OVW

1986 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,130 mi
Last recorded19,130 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Bedford Cf49,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 OVW
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside very rusty but not holed

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,140 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,274 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,981 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 13,981 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 10,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 6,383 miles

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

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

n/s rear mud gaurd slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,667 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,621 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 95,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,809 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 87,809 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,719 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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D230 OVW is a 1986 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D230 OVW, 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 D230 OVW registered?

D230 OVW is a 1986 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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