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D398 KCL

1987 Bedford Cf

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,872 mi
Last recorded36,872 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Bedford Cf65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 KCL
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,716 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wheel arches poor

Fail 2 Oct 2007 19,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wheel arches poor

Fail 21 Sep 2006 15,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 11,696 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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D398 KCL is a 1987 Bedford Cf in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 D398 KCL, 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 D398 KCL registered?

D398 KCL is a 1987 Bedford Cf, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D398 KCL safe to buy?

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