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SYB 596L

1973 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 596L
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 90,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

showing signs of oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,814 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 85,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure belt reel (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,457 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,457 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,848 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 97,848 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,410 miles

Off side front,off side rear,near side front and near side rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2012 96,409 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Off side front,off side rear,near side front and near side rear tyres perished

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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SYB 596L is a 1973 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SYB 596L, 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 53 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYB 596L registered?

SYB 596L is a 1973 Bedford CF250, first registered on 20 July 1973.

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