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MKL 658W

1980 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,510 mi
Last recorded60,510 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKL 658W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing

Nearside Front Inner wing rusted

Offside Front Inner wing rusted

Offside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,353 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 59,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,773 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 58,760 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,829 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front doors corroded

nearside & offside front chassis corroded & holed

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,444 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front wheel arch excessively corroded & holed @ rear

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,438 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

offside front wheel arch excessively corroded & holed @ rear

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,864 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,861 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,494 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 51,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,656 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 48,767 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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MKL 658W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MKL 658W, 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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What year was MKL 658W registered?

MKL 658W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 19 August 1980.

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