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MUP 386T

1979 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf 25059,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUP 386T
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 99,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,102 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 99,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,689 miles

slight underbody corrosion

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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MUP 386T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,632 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 Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUP 386T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUP 386T registered?

MUP 386T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 5 February 1979.

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