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YVT 304Y

1983 Bedford Cf

Multi-colour Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

9,246 mi
Last recorded9,246 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Bedford Cf57,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 304Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 9,246 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 8,544 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 7,731 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 7,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 6,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 5,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 4,884 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 4,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 3,031 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber bushes on n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated but no movement

Pass 30 Apr 2018 1,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 609 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 27,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,391 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 24,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,339 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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YVT 304Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf in Multi-colour with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 57,879 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 YVT 304Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Cf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YVT 304Y registered?

YVT 304Y is a 1983 Bedford Cf, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is YVT 304Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVT 304Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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