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MSL 47Y

1982 Bedford CF250

White Diesel 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF25066,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 47Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,114 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion doorat bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion grill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,084 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 85,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 21 May 2010 82,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 82,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,445 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 79,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,959 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 75,947 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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MSL 47Y is a 1982 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 66,112 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 MSL 47Y, 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 44 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSL 47Y is a 1982 Bedford CF250, first registered on 8 October 1982.

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