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A381 UYH

1984 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,974 mi
Last recorded76,974 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA381 UYH
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,974 miles

center exhaust rubber is split

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust rubber is split

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,910 miles

Brake unions corroded

Cannot check brake linings (drums all round)

Covering of surface rust underneath

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight transmission fluid drip from speedo drive

Suspension components surface rust

Tank straps corroding

Varios rubber bushes perishing through age

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 76,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

non-structural corrosion to camper door step

surface corrosion to underside, plus suspension components and to brake pipe joints.

Pass 14 May 2012 76,736 miles

Most rubber bushes perishing but no excess movement

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,729 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

most rubber bushes perishing due to age but not resulting in excessive movement

surface corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

N/s/r tyre perishing

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,645 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,645 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber split

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 May 2009 76,181 miles

Age cracking to front tyres

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 76,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Age cracking to front tyres

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 75,508 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 75,508 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust system loose at clamps

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

Nearside front tyre perishing.Rear number plate fading

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 74,457 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2007 74,457 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 73,360 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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A381 UYH is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1984 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 61,746 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 A381 UYH, 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 42 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A381 UYH is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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