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A516 OCR

1983 Bedford CF250

Yellow Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,465 mi
Last recorded50,465 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Bedford CF25051,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA516 OCR
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,465 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,809 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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A516 OCR is a 1983 Bedford CF250 in Yellow with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A516 OCR, 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 A516 OCR registered?

A516 OCR is a 1983 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A516 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A516 OCR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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