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KNH 12Y

1982 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 12Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2022 84,499 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub seal seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Fail 27 Jan 2021 84,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub seal seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,328 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis and body mount prescribed areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 84,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis and body mount prescribed areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,177 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion bodywork

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Harsh corrosion to nearside door

Harsh corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Harsh corrosion to offside door

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion bodywork

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Harsh corrosion to nearside door

Harsh corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Harsh corrosion to offside door

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion around both rear leaf spring hangers

hazard switch faulty

o/s/r back plate damp

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,849 miles

Nearside Front inner arch/floor rusty

Offside Front inner arch/floor rusty

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front doors rusty

rusty underside

temp fuel cap fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe pointing upwards , gases may enter vehicle,,,, (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,825 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent fault (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float shaft into rack excessively worn (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch/floor rusty

Offside Front inner arch/floor rusty

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front doors rusty

rusty underside

temp fuel cap fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe pointing upwards , gases may enter vehicle,,,, (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,806 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough on lock to lock (rack) (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,558 miles

Steering feels rough when lifted on jack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,558 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering feels rough when lifted on jack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,989 miles

Engine will not idle correctly

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,972 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine will not idle correctly

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 815,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,868 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 70,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rot holes in nearside door in middle and bottom

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 May 2008 70,615 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from diff

rot holes in nearside door in middle and bottom

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,106 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,245 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 65,149 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

horn switch faulty

washer stalk broken

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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KNH 12Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,823 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 KNH 12Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KNH 12Y registered?

KNH 12Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 23 October 1982.

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