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NHY 206Y

1983 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

52,244 mi
Last recorded52,244 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Bedford CF25051,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHY 206Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear back plate damp

surface rust to under body

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,244 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear back plate damp

surface rust to under body

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,420 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2007 51,414 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise both rear back plates damp

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

advise rear diff leaking

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2006 50,996 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise brake pipes starting ti corrode

advise near side rear and off side front back plate damp

advise rear diff leaking

battery insecure

oil leak

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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NHY 206Y is a 1983 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1983 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,420 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 NHY 206Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NHY 206Y is a 1983 Bedford CF250, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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