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XFS 231K

1971 Bedford Cf

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,228 mi
Last recorded6,228 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFS 231K
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,228 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

underside heavily welded/corroded in places

Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,228 miles

cab body work heavily plated

n/s/f brake disc rusty

n/s/r inner sill corroded/ very weak

underside rusty and heavily welded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 6,228 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cab body work heavily plated

n/s/f brake disc rusty

n/s/r inner sill corroded/ very weak

underside rusty and heavily welded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 5,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

cut offside rear tyre,unable to see cords at time of test

general corrosion to underside

underseal to underside

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 5,650 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Oct 2010

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Mar 2006 5,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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XFS 231K is a 1971 Bedford Cf in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,896 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 XFS 231K, 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 55 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFS 231K registered?

XFS 231K is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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