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YFG 298T

1978 Bedford CF250

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

25,107 mi
Last recorded25,107 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Bedford CF25078,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFG 298T
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 25,107 miles

Direction indicators not working offside and nearside front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Stop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on offside and nearside (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wheel arches corroded through front

Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,403 miles

General corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 24,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to body but not excessive within prescribed areas

rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

under front wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas

under rear wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 3 May 2013 24,208 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion to body but not excessive within prescribed areas

rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

under front wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas

under rear wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 8 Oct 2012 241,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

under front wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas

under rear wheelarches corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,513 miles

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

corrosion underside

offside rear fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,513 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

corrosion underside

offside rear fog lamp not working

Fail 13 May 2011 23,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 23,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside fog lamp not working

offside sill corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 23,456 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,514 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,690 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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YFG 298T is a 1978 Bedford CF250 in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YFG 298T, 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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YFG 298T is a 1978 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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