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NWV 781W

1981 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,786 mi
Last recorded4,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf 25069,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWV 781W
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 4,786 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 4,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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NWV 781W is a 1981 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 1981 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 69,625 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 NWV 781W, 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 45 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 NWV 781W registered?

NWV 781W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 28 April 1981.

Is NWV 781W safe to buy?

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