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NPL 730W

1981 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 730W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,475 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,498 miles

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION IN FLOOR BODY PANELS

Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,476 miles

COROSION ON FLOOR PANELS AND INNER WING PANELS

Fail 17 Nov 2005 71,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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NPL 730W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 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 NPL 730W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPL 730W registered?

NPL 730W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is NPL 730W safe to buy?

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