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JDF 317V

1980 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,347 mi
Last recorded28,347 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDF 317V
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,347 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

nearside front inner flitch slightly corroded

nearside rear undersill panel to undersill panel split not in perscribed area

offside doorstep undersill requires attention soon

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,347 miles

nearside rear floor holed and corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2009 28,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear floor holed and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r floor corroded but not within 30 cms of spring hanger

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four inner wheel archs corroded getting weak

rear van floors corroded getting weak

slight uneveness on rear footbrake when applied together

Fail 13 Jun 2006 28,347 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

all inner wheel archs rusted getting weak

rear van floors rusted through outside area

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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JDF 317V is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Green with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JDF 317V, 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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JDF 317V is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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