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SCA 846R

1976 Bedford Cf 250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,013 mi
Last recorded57,013 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 846R
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 57,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,011 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,009 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 57,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,943 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 56,948 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Fail 22 May 2017 56,926 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole near chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front a pillars corroded and holed at windscreen (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded and holed at spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 56,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 56,414 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 55,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 55,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 55,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 55,222 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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SCA 846R is a 1976 Bedford Cf 250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SCA 846R, 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 50 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SCA 846R is a 1976 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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