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LOO 721V

1980 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,989 mi
Last recorded9,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOO 721V
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,989 miles

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

Oil leak

both sides front shock absorber bushes spliting.

brake pipes corroding in places.

exhaust corroded.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front inner and outer wheel arch corroded.

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh.

offside rear fog lamp not working.

offside rear running lamp not working.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 9,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both sides front shock absorber bushes spliting.

brake pipes corroding in places.

exhaust corroded.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front inner and outer wheel arch corroded.

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh.

offside rear fog lamp not working.

offside rear running lamp not working.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,389 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorber lower bushes spliting.

offside front wheel arch and door step corroded.

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 6,389 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front shock absorber lower bushes spliting.

offside front wheel arch and door step corroded.

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh.

rear exhaust mounting missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,533 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,479 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 97,479 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2009 96,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,622 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 96,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,104 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 95,674 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LOO 721V is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LOO 721V, 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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LOO 721V is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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