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VFH 216M

1974 Bedford Cf

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Bedford Cf67,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFH 216M
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,514 miles

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

slight imbalance to the rise of front brakes

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight imbalance to the rise of front brakes

Pass 3 May 2013 78,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,116 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,493 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 76,093 miles

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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VFH 216M is a 1974 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 67,068 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 VFH 216M, 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 52 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFH 216M registered?

VFH 216M is a 1974 Bedford Cf, first registered on 12 March 1974.

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