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JRA 459V

1980 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1980 Bedford Cf 25063,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRA 459V
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2006 71,518 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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JRA 459V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,180 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 JRA 459V, 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 46 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRA 459V registered?

JRA 459V is a 1980 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 9 July 1980.

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