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RKH 957W

1980 Bedford Cf

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 957W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,325 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 87,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 87,273 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 87,273 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 87,251 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,483 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 86,473 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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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RKH 957W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 RKH 957W, 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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RKH 957W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 4 November 1980.

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