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YEL 864Y

1982 Bedford CF2

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,460 mi
Last recorded22,460 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF249,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 864Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF2
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 22,460 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 22,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 22,460 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,460 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 22,460 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,460 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 22,460 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,023 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall a little peculiar

Some exhaust smoke

Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,023 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall a little peculiar

Some exhaust smoke

How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?

Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
position lamp(s) not working 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
fog lamp not working 47
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YEL 864Y is a 1982 Bedford CF2 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 49,915 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 CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEL 864Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEL 864Y registered?

YEL 864Y is a 1982 Bedford CF2, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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