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GYU 790W

1980 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 790W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,045 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 39,045 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 36,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 36,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,724 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 18,379 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 18,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 14,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 12,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 83,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2007 83,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

just can read the rear no plate. †has a bar which can block the veiw of the rear plate.

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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GYU 790W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GYU 790W, 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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GYU 790W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 17 October 1980.

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