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LKN 723W

1980 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKN 723W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,001 miles

Offside Front inner wing has a hole in it (cab floor) but not in a prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light also lights up indicator (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner wing has a hole in it (cab floor) but not in a prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak dripping onto exhaust pipe causing the oil to smoke ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab/chassis area (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab. Has been undersealed. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear crossmember has slight corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,402 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure fouling on steering column U/J (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear crossmember has slight corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,870 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,869 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LKN 723W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LKN 723W, 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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LKN 723W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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