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WRT 648X

1981 Bedford CF250

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 648X
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,325 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,242 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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WRT 648X is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 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 WRT 648X, 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 45 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WRT 648X registered?

WRT 648X is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is WRT 648X safe to buy?

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