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HYW 879W

1981 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,373 mi
Last recorded33,373 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf 25069,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 879W
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,199 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 33,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,108 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 32,108 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 32,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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HYW 879W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 69,625 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 HYW 879W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYW 879W registered?

HYW 879W is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for HYW 879W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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