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XFG 740S

1978 Bedford CF250

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1978 Bedford CF25078,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFG 740S
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,915 miles

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

Floorpan and chassis corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Floorpan and chassis corroded

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 71,915 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front steel brake pipe corroded under body corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,915 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 71,915 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

nearside engine mount broken

nearside inner wheel arch corroded at lower door hinge

nearside lower door corroded

nearside lower step corroded

offside front metal brake pipes rusty to wheel cylinder

offside front shock leaking

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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XFG 740S is a 1978 Bedford CF250 in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1978 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 78,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFG 740S, 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 48 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFG 740S registered?

XFG 740S is a 1978 Bedford CF250, first registered on 18 July 1978.

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