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RVT 981W

1981 Bedford CF250

Multi-colour Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

5,778 mi
Last recorded5,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVT 981W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 5,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch has some corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner arch has some corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 5,255 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch has some corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch has some corrosion

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 3,753 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff started to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 2,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 6 Jul 2020 1,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 1,220 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 95,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside headlight image

Fail 25 May 2012 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,237 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 85,049 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,300 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,265 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,362 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank damp

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,429 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 74,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RVT 981W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in Multi-colour with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RVT 981W, 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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RVT 981W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 3 June 1981.

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