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JDP 455W

1981 Bedford CF250

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,702 mi
Last recorded37,702 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 455W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 37,702 miles

Nearside Rear halfshaft has a slight leak of oil

tyres perished through lack of use

Fail 2 May 2018 37,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear halfshaft has a slight leak of oil

tyres perished through lack of use

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 37,686 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 37,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff noisey

Pass 25 May 2016 37,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear backplate wet

minor exhaust blow on silencer

Pass 13 May 2015 37,375 miles

Minor blowing on exhaust system

Nearside rear axle oil seal weeping

Fail 13 May 2015 37,375 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Minor blowing on exhaust system

Nearside rear axle oil seal weeping

Pass 19 May 2014 365,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 355,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear axle seal weeping

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

Rear advance and decline only just within limits of 34%

Fail 15 May 2012 34,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear axle oil seal starting to weep

gearbox output seal starting to weep

Pass 15 May 2012 34,945 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear axle oil seal starting to weep

gearbox output seal starting to weep

Pass 13 May 2011 34,124 miles

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

Narside front tyre heavy ozone cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 33,361 miles

Light underside surface corrosion

Nearside front tyre sidewall ozone cracking

Fail 18 May 2010 33,347 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 May 2010 33,339 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2009 32,037 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 31,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 28,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 28,840 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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JDP 455W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1981 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 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 JDP 455W, 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 45 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDP 455W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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