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JYU 388W

1981 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 388W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,956 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,941 miles

Front both inner wings corroded / holed

floor holed / corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both inner wings corroded / holed

floor holed / corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,372 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,429 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,307 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wheel bearings showing slight signs of wear

underbody,chassis and crossmembers showing signs of surface rust

Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,670 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 73,913 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

backplates corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

wipers not parking

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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JYU 388W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 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 JYU 388W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JYU 388W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 17 July 1981.

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