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D343 YBB

1987 Bedford CF2

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,503 mi
Last recorded33,503 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford CF244,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 YBB
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,503 miles

Nearside Rear ex back box corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under body suspension slight corrosion

all underbody heavey underseal

Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 32,203 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,926 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

park brake excess travel

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,570 miles

reg plate rear window ??

front bumper end caps insecure >???

Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front bumper end caps insecure >???

reg plate rear window ??

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,223 miles

ALL ADVISES STILL APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER

Fail 4 Sep 2010 29,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F SILL STEP AREA AND INNER WHEEL ARCH/WING AREA IS CORRODED NOT WITH IN 30CM AREA

N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITH IN 30CM AREA

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,893 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front inner wheel arches corroded / not within 30cms component mounts/

near side rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded /not within 30cms of component mounts/

under side undersealed /difficult to inspect /

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,888 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front inner wheel arches corroded / not within 30cms component mounts/

near side rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded /not within 30cms of component mounts/

under side undersealed /difficult to inspect /

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,076 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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D343 YBB is a 1987 Bedford CF2 in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1987 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,972 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D343 YBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D343 YBB is a 1987 Bedford CF2, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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