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A982 MEL

1984 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 MEL
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 47,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 45,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 44,026 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,420 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,165 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,103 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 40,086 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,820 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,820 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,812 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,992 miles

Oil leak

under body serface corrision

Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

under body serface corrision

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,316 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 37,314 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,777 miles

FRONT OUTRIGERS CORRODED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

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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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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