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FFL 869W

1980 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 869W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,456 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend all brakes are checked and lubricated. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 54,456 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from behind cam belt cover.water pump ? ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,022 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play support mounting worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s mirror partially obscured by pillar.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,022 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working both front and rear. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play support mounting worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working filter cleaned (3.5 (a))

n/s mirror partially obscured by pillar.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,812 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

coolant leak.passenger seat mounting does not feel solid.

non obligatory mirror partially obscured by door and pillar.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,819 miles

Central exhaust mount in poor condition

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount in poor condition

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,531 miles

Centre exhaust mount in poor condition

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,522 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Centre exhaust mount in poor condition

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,711 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust strap in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust strap in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,915 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

hand brake lever stiff to opperate

poor flow from offside washer jet

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,196 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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FFL 869W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 55,780 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 FFL 869W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFL 869W registered?

FFL 869W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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