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VRB 404Y

1982 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF25066,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRB 404Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,766 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from r/cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

temp but securable fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,086 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

no: plate lamp ns bulb changed

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,550 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside h/lamp bulb refitted and aim raised

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,220 miles

centre exhaust mounts perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,053 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 706,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 27 May 2011 70,531 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 70,531 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2010 70,328 miles

slight play in offside front sterring arm into rack

Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,325 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside front sterring arm into rack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,739 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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VRB 404Y is a 1982 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRB 404Y, 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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VRB 404Y is a 1982 Bedford CF250, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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