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UPM 251X

1982 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPM 251X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

extensive underbody corrosion

front springs corroded

front suspension corroded

o/s centre body mount loose

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leaks

tank straps corroded

wheel arches and body panels corroded and covered in tape

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,536 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

extensive underbody corrosion

front chassis heavily corroded

front floors and wheel arches heavily corroded

front springs corrodedand weak

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

extensive underbody corrosion

front chassis heavily corroded

battery insecure

front floors and wheel arches corroded

front springs corroded and weak

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,371 miles

n/s/f non-structural inner wheel arch corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion chassis rails

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,371 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f non sructural inner wheel arch corroded

o/s mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion chassis rails

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,105 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

camper body in poor state of repair

fuel tank filler hose slightly deteriated

rear tyres slightly deteriated

slight play in steering column bush

various areas on cab which are excessivly corroded - not within perscribed area or considered load bearing - includes inner wings/wheel arches etc

Fail 7 Aug 2009 68,073 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

camper body in poor state of repair

fuel tank filler hose slightly deteriated

rear tyres slightly deteriated

slight play in steering column bush

various areas on cab which are excessivly corroded - not within perscribed area or considered load bearing - includes inner wings/wheel arches etc

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 66,846 miles

crack in nearside door mirror but not affecting rear vision

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded out of prescibed area

offside tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2005 66,841 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

crack in nearside door mirror not affecting rear vision

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded out of prescribed area

offside rear tyre slightly perished

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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UPM 251X is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UPM 251X, 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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UPM 251X is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 25 June 1982.

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