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D788 LCV

1987 Bedford CF2

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,357 mi
Last recorded3,357 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Bedford CF244,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 LCV
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 3,357 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,341 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 3,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 2,968 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 2,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 2,767 miles

Air filter intake pipe not conected at carb.

Both door mirrors loose but secure to doors.

Brake and clutch pedals rubbers split.

Corrosion out side prescribed areas.

Exhaust supporting rubbers perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 May 2009 2,767 miles

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

Air filter intake pipe not conected at carb.

Both door mirrors loose but secure to doors.

Brake and clutch pedals rubbers split.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion out side prescribed areas.

Exhaust supporting rubbers perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 May 2008 2,378 miles

Corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Fail 6 May 2008 2,373 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Offside front door stiff to shut.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 2,136 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 1,530 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 1,521 miles

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

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

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

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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D788 LCV is a 1987 Bedford CF2 in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D788 LCV, 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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D788 LCV is a 1987 Bedford CF2, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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