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JNM 51V

1979 Bedford CF250

Brown Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Bedford CF25057,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNM 51V
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,931 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,923 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2005 65,743 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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JNM 51V is a 1979 Bedford CF250 in Brown with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JNM 51V, 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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What year was JNM 51V registered?

JNM 51V is a 1979 Bedford CF250, first registered on 22 October 1979.

Is JNM 51V safe to buy?

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