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FAV 658V

1980 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf 25063,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 658V
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside and arches of vehicle have corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Jun 2018 86,495 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side and arches of vehicle have corrsion but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

underside of vehicle has corrosion non prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

underside of vehicle has corrosion non prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,118 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s step area has slight corrosion not significantly weakened

vehicle has corrosion non prescribed areas

Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,118 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s step area has slight corrosion not significantly weakened

vehicle has corrosion non prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,526 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but system still suported

n/s/f lower shock absorber mount slight play

o/s step has corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 77,909 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 77,909 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,966 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 76,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,150 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 75,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

service-brake reserve travel less than expected ,needs immmediate attention

Pass 9 Feb 2007 73,011 miles

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

service-brake reserve travel less than expected ,needs immmediate attention

Pass 19 Dec 2005 70,335 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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FAV 658V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,180 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 Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAV 658V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FAV 658V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 16 June 1980.

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