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A848 MRW

1984 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,746 mi
Last recorded61,746 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA848 MRW
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,746 miles

rear valance holed/split by corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2019 61,745 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear valance holed/split by corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,699 miles

both side front door bottom rusty

both side rear outer wheel arches to outer sills rusty

no spare wheel

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides worn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both side front door bottom rusty

both side rear outer wheel arches to outer sills rusty

no spare wheel

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,582 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 56,571 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,309 miles

both front tyres outer wall deteriorating

corrosion on bottom of drivers door inside edge

slight immbalance on front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 52,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,786 miles
Fail 27 May 2010

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 48,532 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,532 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,848 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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A848 MRW is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A848 MRW, 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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What year was A848 MRW registered?

A848 MRW is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 17 April 1984.

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