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SUJ 438X

1982 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF25066,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUJ 438X
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 83,997 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,805 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 83,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 83,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,787 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front perished

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,338 miles

n/sf tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Dec 2011 83,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/sf tyre deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,378 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf tyre deteriorating

o/sf wing/wheel arch inscure

Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,793 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 82,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 82,431 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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SUJ 438X is a 1982 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 66,112 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 CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUJ 438X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUJ 438X registered?

SUJ 438X is a 1982 Bedford CF250, first registered on 18 February 1982.

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