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TFK 698W

1981 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,430 mi
Last recorded64,430 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 698W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 63,415 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,565 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

general underside age related surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 59,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,846 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,492 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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TFK 698W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TFK 698W, 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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TFK 698W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 20 May 1981.

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