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TAP 149X

1982 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,098 mi
Last recorded56,098 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Bedford CF25066,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 149X
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside front spring slightly weak

nearside mirror secured with cable ties

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,095 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Top body mount at roof door post and box rusted to excess

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,680 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,680 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,144 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 52,138 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 52,110 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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TAP 149X is a 1982 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 66,112 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 TAP 149X, 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 44 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAP 149X registered?

TAP 149X is a 1982 Bedford CF250, first registered on 2 May 1982.

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