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B399 PNB

1984 Bedford CF250

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Bedford CF25061,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB399 PNB
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,300 miles

corrotion on inner rear wheel arches

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrotion on inner rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Jul 2012 97,282 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

centre exhaust rubbers damaged

front and rear registration plates cracked

general body condition very heavilly corroded

minor tear nearside steering rack gaiter

movement in both front seats

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

slight lift in offside steering rack gaiter

offside and nearside front tyres very heavilly cracking(recommend replacement)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 97,276 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

centre exhaust rubbers damaged

front and rear registration plates cracked

general body condition very heavilly corroded

minor tear nearside steering rack gaiter

movement in both front seats

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

slight lift in offside steering rack gaiter

offside and nearside front tyres very heavilly cracking(recommend replacement)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,373 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

offside and nearside inner sills corroded and holed

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear leaf springs corroded

offside front and rear tyres outer walls cracking

offside front seat belt slightly fluffing

rear exhaust mounting deterioated

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre walls cracking

brake pedal rubber showing wear

o/s/ rev light not working

slight movement in passenger seat

Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre walls cracking

brake pedal rubber showing wear

o/s/ rev light not working

slight movement in passenger seat

Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear outer wall cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear outer wall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,227 miles

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates cracked

lift in steering rack

offside and nearside front tyres outer walls cracking

offside and nearside rear wheel arches have been filled with fibre glass

offside and nearside reverse lights not working

offside rear wheel arch and inner wing badly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,159 miles

nearside rear parking brake reading low

Fail 25 Jul 2007 92,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,552 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 88,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s parking brake low reading on limit

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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B399 PNB is a 1984 Bedford CF250 in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B399 PNB, 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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B399 PNB is a 1984 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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