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HKM 544V

1980 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKM 544V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Lower rubber coupling cracking (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,521 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s wiper blades soon need attention

n/s parking brake lower efficiency

parking brake efficiency just met

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency just met

n/s and o/s wiper blades soon need attention

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wiper blade will soon require replacement

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,510 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,782 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,814 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,754 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,254 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,348 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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HKM 544V is a 1980 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKM 544V, 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 HKM 544V registered?

HKM 544V is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 7 February 1980.

Is HKM 544V safe to buy?

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