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A51 TGD

1984 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,613 mi
Last recorded41,613 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 TGD
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 41,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

corrosion rear suspension and axle

Fail 20 Apr 2015 41,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror insecure

park brake tell tale inop

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,490 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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A51 TGD is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A51 TGD, 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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A51 TGD is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 27 March 1984.

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