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ARD 836T

1979 Bedford Cf 250

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,908 mi
Last recorded29,908 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf 25059,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 836T
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 28,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

propshaft out of line

Pass 19 May 2010 28,276 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 28,266 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERBODY RUSTING THROUGHOUT, ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND CRACKING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, OS FRONT TYRE WORN, REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND, SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK, SL;IGHT PLAY IN OS UPPER BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 27,386 miles

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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ARD 836T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARD 836T, 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 47 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 ARD 836T registered?

ARD 836T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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