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HRL 683W

1980 Bedford Cf

Silver Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (7 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate38.9%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 683W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,907 miles

Front and rear tyres- tread cracking

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Rear brake application uneven

Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,876 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres- tread cracking

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2015 54,016 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres- tread cracking

Nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Roof ladder insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,959 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front step/inner wheel arch severe corrosion

Nearside front tyre- inner edge worn

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 51,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front step/inner wheel arch severe corrosion

Nearside front tyre- inner edge worn

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2014 51,936 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f footwell corroded

n/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,929 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front inner wheel arch/step corrosion

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside and nearside front tyre treads cracking

Oil leak

Rear prop-shaft bolts loose

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine mounts deteriorated

exhaust mounts worn and repaired

front and rear brake pipes- surface corrosion

offside front lower suspension arm bush damaged

offside front tyre- outer edge worn

rear prop-shaft bolt loose

Fail 28 Nov 2012 51,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine mounts deteriorated

exhaust mounts worn and repaired

front and rear brake pipes- surface corrosion

nearside front tyre- outer edge worn

offside front lower suspension arm bush damaged

front and rear prop-shaft bolts loose

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,004 miles

Fan belt loose

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

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

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

Tow hitch cover fitted

Front prop-shaft bolts loose

Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,004 miles

Fan belt loose

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tow hitch cover fitted

Front prop-shaft bolts loose

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,811 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,794 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis undersealed

cover over tow bar

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis undersealed

cover over tow bar

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f, n/s/f tyres starting to perish.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f, n/s/f tyres starting to perish.

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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HRL 683W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Silver with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.9%.

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 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 HRL 683W, 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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HRL 683W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 December 1980.

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