MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE AND GEAR BOX LEAKING OIL REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING OIL
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
HEAVY SERFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
all flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded badly close to limit
brake system corroded
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
metal brake pipes corroded
steering corroded
suspension corroded
Oil leak
under body serface corrision
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
under body serface corrision
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
under body serface corrision
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
No lights fitted at time of test
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
under body serface corrision
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT OUTRIGERS CORRODED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS
How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?
Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
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A982 MEL is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A982 MEL, 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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A982 MEL is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 June 1984.
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