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GHJ 27T

1979 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,511 mi
Last recorded55,511 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Bedford CF25057,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHJ 27T
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front chassis out-rigger slightly corroded.

Offside rear foot brake effort lags.

Slight play in both front wheel hubs.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area? (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front cross member out rigger corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,540 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 52,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front wheel archs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel archs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel archs corroded

exhaust loose at manifold

offside indicator lamp[ water inside

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,871 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel archs corroded

exhaust loose at manifold

offside indicator lamp[ water inside

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,649 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 51,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust down pipe to manifold joint loose

front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,956 miles

near side front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front tyre badly perished and cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,841 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,834 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2006 45,811 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 45,783 miles

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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GHJ 27T is a 1979 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1979 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 57,916 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 GHJ 27T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GHJ 27T is a 1979 Bedford CF250, first registered on 24 May 1979.

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