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BDV 297Y

1982 Bedford Cf 250

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf 25082,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 297Y
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,977 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 92,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 91,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 89,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BDV 297Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250 in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 82,231 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 BDV 297Y, 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 44 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 BDV 297Y registered?

BDV 297Y is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 31 August 1982.

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