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OYB 318V

1980 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,066 mi
Last recorded76,066 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf 25063,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 318V
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 76,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,164 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 74,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSF brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 71,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,513 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 65,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,389 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 64,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack boots damp

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,287 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 62,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,750 miles

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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OYB 318V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,180 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 OYB 318V, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OYB 318V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 31 May 1980.

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