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KDL 756W

1980 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,856 mi
Last recorded77,856 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDL 756W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

exhaust system poorly mounted and joints leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,942 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system poorly mounted but appears secure

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system poorly mounted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play replacement advised (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,156 miles

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,482 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,478 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,757 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 70,293 miles

dip switch stalk insecure

exhaust emissions hc ppm maximum

maximum front brake imbalance

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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KDL 756W is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 71,822 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 KDL 756W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDL 756W registered?

KDL 756W is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 20 November 1980.

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