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SPT 289V

1979 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,527 mi
Last recorded66,527 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1979 Bedford CF25057,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPT 289V
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 65,804 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 65,804 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel inner wheel arch weakend/holed by corrosion

nearside rear light unit damaged (taped up)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

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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SPT 289V is a 1979 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPT 289V, 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 SPT 289V registered?

SPT 289V is a 1979 Bedford CF250, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is SPT 289V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPT 289V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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