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LAH 564V

1980 Bedford CF250

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

45,193 mi
Last recorded45,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 564V
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,193 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,565 miles

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

all tyres perrished

corrosion rear but not stuctural

foglamp tell tail not working

Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,511 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

all tyres perrished

corrosion rear but not stuctural

fog lamp tell tail

Pass 22 May 2006 41,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2006 41,074 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2006 41,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 41,058 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

tick over too high

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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LAH 564V is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 LAH 564V, 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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LAH 564V is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 12 February 1980.

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