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RCF 359Y

1982 Bedford Cf

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCF 359Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,947 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,930 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,522 miles

both front innersills corroded

front nearside lower shocker mount rattling

Fail 22 May 2014 81,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 77,079 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 75,260 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 75,243 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 71,917 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 71,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 66,662 miles

door steps & wheel arches have welded & filler repairs

lower steering coupling perished no splits

n/s indicator tell tail light out audible sound only

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 May 2009 65,339 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 65,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 63,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,739 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,089 miles

Both front doors have corrosion.

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,800 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches.

Corrosion to nearside front door.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack nearside and offside.

oil leak

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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RCF 359Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCF 359Y, 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 RCF 359Y registered?

RCF 359Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is RCF 359Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCF 359Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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