MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle body showing signs of heavy corrosion - Strong advise
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion strong advise
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjustment (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear passenger door hinge insecure rear door/boot (6.2.B.2)
floor corroded gear selector area
off side front inner wheel arch corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Slight oil leak from gearbox and rear diff
Front inner upper panel corroded both sides
NSF inner wheel arch corroded
OSF inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front inner upper panel corroded both sides
NSF inner wheel arch corroded
OSF inner wheel arch corroded
Slight oil leak from gearbox and rear diff
How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?
Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBJ 836T is a 1979 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1979 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 57,916 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 CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBJ 836T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FBJ 836T registered?
FBJ 836T is a 1979 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 May 1979.
Is FBJ 836T safe to buy?
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