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VFM 56W

1980 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFM 56W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 81,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

some welding repairs on vehicle not seam welded but not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,748 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,748 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,748 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked with cords exposed in places (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,748 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 81,748 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 81,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,895 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,889 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front chassis holed and corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,397 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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VFM 56W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VFM 56W, 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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VFM 56W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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