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GDH 158T

1979 Bedford Cf 250

Yellow Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,854 mi
Last recorded63,854 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Bedford Cf 25059,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDH 158T
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracked

Fail 26 May 2016 63,037 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 626,228 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 62,324 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 62,313 miles

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

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,549 miles

both rear metal brake pipes and front pipes on hubs all slightly corroded ....some corrosion nearside front outriger not prescribed area

Fail 6 Aug 2009 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear metal brake pipes and front pipes on hubs all slightly corroded ....some corrosion nearside front outriger not prescribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,792 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 57,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing . offside hand brake cable outer casing starting to crack

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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GDH 158T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250 in Yellow with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,632 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 GDH 158T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDH 158T is a 1979 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 24 May 1979.

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