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VGN 750W

1980 Bedford Cf

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf55,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 750W
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,093 miles

Damage to windscreen out of swept area

Moderate underside surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,414 miles

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop shaft would benefit from greasing

Windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,052 miles

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

Damage to windscreen out of swept area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy underside corrosion outside testable areas

Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy underside corrosion outside testable areas

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,416 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,928 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,664 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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VGN 750W is a 1980 Bedford Cf in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VGN 750W, 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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What year was VGN 750W registered?

VGN 750W is a 1980 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is VGN 750W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGN 750W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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