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SCG 853P

1976 Bedford Cf

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,283 mi
Last recorded4,283 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1976 Bedford Cf57,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCG 853P
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 4,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 4,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,051 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,462 miles

nearside rear tyre old and cracking i would change

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,001 miles

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

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

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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SCG 853P is a 1976 Bedford Cf in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SCG 853P, 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 SCG 853P registered?

SCG 853P is a 1976 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 April 1976.

Is SCG 853P safe to buy?

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