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A256 GUE

1983 Bedford CF250

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,826 mi
Last recorded18,826 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford CF25051,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA256 GUE
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 18,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 14,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 6,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 5,117 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perrished

Nearside Rear Advanced corossion offside rear & Nearside rear inner sills

Fail 14 Jul 2014 4,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 4,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 2,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,954 miles

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

Oil leak

both front door corroded at bottom

slight corrosion under both front arches

Fail 25 May 2010 95,639 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

advise all floor covered in excess underseal unable to check for corrosion properly

advise centre outer sill corroded

advise rear diff and engine leaking oil

Pass 7 May 2009 93,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 92,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 90,804 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2006 899,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 89,896 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

coolant leaking

corrosion on rear arches

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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A256 GUE is a 1983 Bedford CF250 in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1983 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A256 GUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A256 GUE registered?

A256 GUE is a 1983 Bedford CF250, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A256 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A256 GUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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