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BPA 789T

1979 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,903 mi
Last recorded77,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf 25059,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 789T
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,903 miles

Oil leak

condition of n/s/f chassis leg

Fail 10 Jul 2009 77,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 77,551 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

security of both wing mirrors

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,477 miles

Oil leak

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

advise security of drivers wing mirror

Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,453 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 75,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2006 74,302 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Advise condition of both rear shock absorbers

Advise condition of o/s/f shock absorber

Advise position and security of pipe at rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2005 74,242 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise condition of both rear shock absorbers

advise condition of the nearside rear lamp unit

advise condition of the offside front shock absorber

advise position an security of a cable/pipe at rear axle

oil leak

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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BPA 789T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 BPA 789T, 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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BPA 789T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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