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E809 LJT

1987 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,858 mi
Last recorded72,858 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Bedford Cf65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 LJT
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,858 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,845 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,981 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,204 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,885 miles

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

slight movement in both sterring rack arms

Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

slight movement in both sterring rack arms

Fail 11 Feb 2011 61,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,512 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2008 61,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 61,464 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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E809 LJT is a 1987 Bedford Cf in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E809 LJT, 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 E809 LJT registered?

E809 LJT is a 1987 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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