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A726 PBH

1984 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Bedford Cf 25068,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA726 PBH
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 57,200 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,801 miles

both front inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 56,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 54,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 54,384 miles

Underside Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,070 miles

brake pipes undersealed

offside and nearside rear leaf springs surface corroded

rear suspension areas surface corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 54,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes undersealed

offside and nearside rear leaf springs surface corroded

rear suspension areas surface corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,072 miles

offside nearside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,043 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,085 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have badly cracking sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have badly cracking sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,358 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2009 48,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,151 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,052 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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A726 PBH is a 1984 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1984 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 68,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A726 PBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 42 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A726 PBH is a 1984 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 23 May 1984.

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