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EPW 258Y

1983 Bedford CF250

White Lpg 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,302 mi
Last recorded24,302 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Bedford CF25051,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPW 258Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 24,302 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear offside brake binding

Fail 12 Sep 2018 24,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear offside brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,934 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 22,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 18,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,455 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 15,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 9,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 5,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 91,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,369 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,369 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,740 miles

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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EPW 258Y is a 1983 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EPW 258Y, 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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EPW 258Y is a 1983 Bedford CF250, first registered on 4 March 1983.

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