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WJH 162T

1978 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,014 mi
Last recorded65,014 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Bedford Cf 25056,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 162T
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,994 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,594 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,852 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,814 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WJH 162T is a 1978 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,552 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 WJH 162T, 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 48 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 WJH 162T registered?

WJH 162T is a 1978 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 10 November 1978.

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