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ORU 882W

1981 Bedford Cf 250

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf 25069,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 882W
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 96,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 94,912 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 94,903 miles

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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ORU 882W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250 in Blue 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 ORU 882W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORU 882W registered?

ORU 882W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is ORU 882W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 882W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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