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LJT 579W

1980 Bedford CF250

Yellow Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

14,797 mi
Last recorded14,797 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2005
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJT 579W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2005 14,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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LJT 579W is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in Yellow with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 71,822 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 LJT 579W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJT 579W registered?

LJT 579W is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 5 May 1980.

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