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UPB 739X

1982 Bedford Cf 250

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,392 mi
Last recorded50,392 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Bedford Cf 25082,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPB 739X
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,814 miles

Front brakes grabbing

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Front brakes grabbing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,289 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,328 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,328 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 46,298 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,298 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,289 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 46,201 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,299 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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UPB 739X is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1982 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 82,231 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 UPB 739X, 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 44 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 UPB 739X registered?

UPB 739X is a 1982 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 7 April 1982.

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