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GCN 313W

1981 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,563 mi
Last recorded90,563 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf 25069,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCN 313W
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,563 miles

Oil leak

cab floor has had a major repair.

o/s/f shocker mounting has slight damage.

o/s/r tyre flat.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,563 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Oil leak

cab floor has had a major repair.

o/s/f shocker mounting has slight damage.

o/s/r tyre flat.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,394 miles

body floor pan corroded but new floor pan on top (not welded down its riveted on.)(approved by A.E)

corrosion to bottom of doors.

diff leaking.

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall.

o/s/f shocker bottom bent.

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 89,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

body floor pan corroded but new floor pan on top (not welded down its riveted on.)(approved by A.E)

corrosion to bottom of doors.

diff leaking.

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall.

o/s/f shocker bottom bent.

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 97,967 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 87,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,324 miles

as previously advised

Fail 29 May 2007 86,322 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front offside shock absorber lower mount stub bent

Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,835 miles

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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GCN 313W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 69,625 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 GCN 313W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GCN 313W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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