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VLJ 394X

1982 Bedford Cf

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,779 mi
Last recorded54,779 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf65,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 394X
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 54,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 62,858 miles

Front axle and suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,378 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 62,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,094 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

front wheel arches rusty

Fail 6 May 2016 62,094 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

front wheel arches rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2015 61,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s and o/s front coil springs corroded

both n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s and o/s front coil springs corroded

both n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,836 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust corroded

front axle corroded

lower part of drivers door corroded

minor exhaust leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside door mirror loose

offside floor pan slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust corroded

front axle corroded

lower part of drivers door corroded

minor exhaust leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside door mirror loose

offside floor pan slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,699 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,733 miles

minor gas leak from exhaust manifold to downpipe

o/s inner upper wing corroded/ holed

Fail 19 Aug 2011 56,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor gas leak from exhaust manifold to downpipe

o/s inner upper wing corroded/ holed

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,403 miles

Nearside door heavily corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust clamp loose

general corrosion to the underside

nearside door has heavy corrosion

offside door corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust clamp loose

general corrosion to the underside

nearside door has heavy corrosion

offside door corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,423 miles

Battery light stays on.

Batterys held in possition with elastic tie.

Bike rack slightly obscures rear reflectors in lights.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,368 miles

All fuel pipes starting to rust.

Bithb batters held in with bunge straps.

Rear lights slightly obstructed by the rear bike rack.

Vehicle body and underside starting to corrode and blister.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 53,363 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Batterys help in with bungy ties.

Both rear lights partly odstructed by the bike rack on the rear.

General body and underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion taking place.

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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VLJ 394X is a 1982 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLJ 394X, 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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VLJ 394X is a 1982 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 June 1982.

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