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ODW 274X

1982 Bedford Cf 250

Beige Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf 25082,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODW 274X
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gator starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under side starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2017 92,875 miles

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

slight corrosion starting in places underneath and inner wings

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,875 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion starting in places underneath and inner wings

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,875 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r brake slightly sicky

slight corrosion starting in places

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front corrosion inner wing not near any load bearing member

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

Offside Front corrosion inner wing not near any load bearing member

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

corrosion starting around rear leaf spring mounts

corrosion starting both sides chassis front to rear

corrosion starting in all 4 inner wings

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 15 Nov 2014 92,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 92,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,226 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 91,226 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 907,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 907,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f door mirror damaged

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rigid brake pipes coated in some kind of grease almost impossible to detect leaks

vehicle overheating at idle / leaking from radiator

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,715 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 89,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

nearside mirror cracked but still secure and vision still good

Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door mirror craked but not seriously affecting the view to the rear.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,803 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,723 miles

brake fluid level getting low

drivers door mirror cracked but view to rear ok

exhaust centre silencer very rusty & in poor condition

rear side lights flash slightly with indicators

Fail 13 Jul 2006 78,611 miles

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

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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ODW 274X is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250 in Beige with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 82,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODW 274X, 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 44 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ODW 274X is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 12 May 1982.

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