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YVT 299Y

1982 Bedford CF250

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,715 mi
Last recorded42,715 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF25066,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 299Y
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,715 miles

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

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

temporary repair to wiper blades

Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

temporary repair to wiper blades

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,648 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly cracking up

surface corrosion n/s/f floor

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

advice surface corrosion to various areas under the vehicle and some surfaces been under sealed

battery light staying on

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 38,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2011 38,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,389 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight cracking on n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight cracking on outer wall of n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight movement in n/side of steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,576 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,572 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 37,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,438 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,438 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,023 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 36,020 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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YVT 299Y is a 1982 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVT 299Y, 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.

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YVT 299Y is a 1982 Bedford CF250, first registered on 11 November 1982.

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