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RBF 128W

1981 Bedford Cf 250

Multi-colour Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,496 mi
Last recorded52,496 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf 25069,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 128W
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,496 miles

all brake aplications uneven

all floors / chassis corroded

exhaust corroded slight blow

o/s/r slight bind

o/s/r tyre perished

play in steering wheel

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,496 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all chassis corroded

all floors corroded

front brake aplication uneven

front exhaust corroded slight blow

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,600 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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RBF 128W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250 in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RBF 128W, 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 RBF 128W registered?

RBF 128W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is RBF 128W safe to buy?

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