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UNP 243V

1980 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 243V
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,345 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s step corroded

o/s repeater missing

poor pattern o/s headlight

Fail 26 Jan 2010

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s step corroded

o/s repeater missing

poor pattern o/s headlight

Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery under vehicle insecure

n/s passenger step corroded

o/s repeater missing

poor pattern o/s headlight

severe oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,077 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 97,077 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/side and o/side front inner and outer wheel arch corroded

n/side and o/side front outer crossmembers corroded

n/side door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2006 96,650 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 96,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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UNP 243V is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 UNP 243V, 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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What year was UNP 243V registered?

UNP 243V is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 7 February 1980.

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