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D541 MCV

1987 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Bedford Cf65,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD541 MCV
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2008 98,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,129 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 98,115 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D541 MCV is a 1987 Bedford Cf in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D541 MCV, 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 D541 MCV registered?

D541 MCV is a 1987 Bedford Cf, first registered on 18 March 1987.

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