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A893 VMK

1984 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,412 mi
Last recorded56,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA893 VMK
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 55,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,004 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,440 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,119 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2006 47,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ignition switch hanging loose

o/s door mirror coroded

o/s front wheel bearing slightley noisey

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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A893 VMK is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A893 VMK, 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 A893 VMK registered?

A893 VMK is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 27 March 1984.

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