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VRF 788X

1982 Bedford CF250

Multi-colour Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,655 mi
Last recorded68,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF25066,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRF 788X
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1982
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner face of the tyre perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak metal pipe under radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 64,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak metal pipe under radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,058 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,146 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,554 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,544 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,115 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,443 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,606 miles

front brake balance on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,516 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,462 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,756 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 39,717 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,455 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 37,450 miles

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

n/s doorsteo corroded

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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VRF 788X is a 1982 Bedford CF250 in Multi-colour with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VRF 788X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRF 788X registered?

VRF 788X is a 1982 Bedford CF250, first registered on 23 June 1982.

Is VRF 788X safe to buy?

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