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ANO 526S

1978 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,419 mi
Last recorded48,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf 25056,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANO 526S
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,419 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,419 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front corrosion around wheel arch and body mount

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear arches slightly corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has corrosion

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust system still considered to be secure

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear arches slightly corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has corrosion

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust system still considered to be secure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,077 miles

corrosion on wheel arches

Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,077 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

big corrosion inside arches at front

osr tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,043 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear axle oil leak

rust started on both front wheel archs

Pass 1 Aug 2009 46,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,382 miles

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

nearside rear tyre weather cracked.

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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ANO 526S is a 1978 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,552 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANO 526S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANO 526S registered?

ANO 526S is a 1978 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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