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LJF 895P

1976 Bedford Cf

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Bedford Cf57,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJF 895P
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,789 miles

offside front suspension bottom arm front bush casing corroded

vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011

corrosion nearsde front wing

front to rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,599 miles

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

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

corrosion nearsde front wing

front to rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,817 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

slight scratching to front windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,277 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,158 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 52,158 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LJF 895P is a 1976 Bedford Cf in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 57,519 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 LJF 895P, 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 50 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJF 895P registered?

LJF 895P is a 1976 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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