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TJN 850W

1981 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJN 850W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,727 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 48,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,830 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced o/s low

Fail 10 Oct 2005 44,818 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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TJN 850W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJN 850W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJN 850W registered?

TJN 850W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 30 January 1981.

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