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VBV 530R

1976 Bedford CF250

Cream Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,739 mi
Last recorded92,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 530R
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 92,739 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 90,325 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 90,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VBV 530R is a 1976 Bedford CF250 in Cream with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBV 530R, 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 50 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBV 530R registered?

VBV 530R is a 1976 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is VBV 530R safe to buy?

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