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D281 APF

1987 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Bedford Cf65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 APF
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,799 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,728 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,725 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 71,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 71,658 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 71,018 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,777 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2009 70,777 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,756 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2008 70,756 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,698 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear outer tyre Cracked

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear inner tyre Cut

Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,698 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer tyre Cracked

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear inner tyre Cut

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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D281 APF is a 1987 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 D281 APF, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D281 APF registered?

D281 APF is a 1987 Bedford Cf, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D281 APF safe to buy?

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