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FWC 344Y

1983 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,308 mi
Last recorded84,308 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Bedford CF25051,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWC 344Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 84,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,305 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 8,429 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near sie rear bumper loose

rear bump stops missing

centre bearing worn to excess on prop shaft

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Mar 2011 83,765 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,064 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,060 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 83,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,027 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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FWC 344Y is a 1983 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FWC 344Y, 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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FWC 344Y is a 1983 Bedford CF250, first registered on 3 March 1983.

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