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HEL 104V

1980 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,719 mi
Last recorded69,719 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf 25063,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 104V
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,719 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

slight corrosion around seat base

slight corrosion to both front inner wings

slight distortion and imbalance on front and rear brakes

some suspension bushes perished

suspension slightly soft on front and rear

Fail 11 Dec 2008 69,719 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

slight corrosion to both front inner wings

slight distortion and imbalance on front and rear brakes

some suspension bushes perished

suspension slightly soft on front and rear

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,274 miles

all shocks slightly soft

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f inner arch just outside prescribed area

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre perished

slight corrosion to sliis and rear arches

slight imbalance on front and rear brakes

some metal brake pipes corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,062 miles

nearside mirror broken

some brake pipes light corrosion

various suspension bushes weak

Fail 18 Aug 2006 64,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside mirror broken

some brake pipes light corrosion

various suspension bushes weak

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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HEL 104V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,180 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 HEL 104V, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HEL 104V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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