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TYA 540W

1980 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,319 mi
Last recorded83,319 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYA 540W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,319 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to nearside/offside inner wings/spring mounting areas

nearside/offside rear wheel bearings slightly worn

previous repairs to sills/inner wings/inner sills

Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,258 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

previous repairs to sills. inner wings, inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside/offside inner wings,spring mounting areas,

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,992 miles

previous repairs to sills,front inner wings,rear inner sills.

slight wear in nearside front upper suspension ball joint.

surface corrosion to nearside/offside rear leaf spring mounting areas.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion/hole to offside rear inner wheelarch.not within 30cm of suspension mounts.

previousa repairs to outer sills,front inner wings,rear inner sills.

slight wear in nearside front upper suspension ball joint.

surface corrosion to nearside/offside rear leaf spring mounting area.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sligth imbalance on rear brakes

sligth corrion n/s/f inner wing/flooring.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sligth imbalance on rear brakes

sligth corrion n/s/f inner wing/flooring.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,908 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 77,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,197 miles

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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TYA 540W is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 71,822 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 TYA 540W, 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 46 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TYA 540W is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 10 September 1980.

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