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WHF 698W

1980 Bedford CF250

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,448 mi
Last recorded79,448 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Bedford CF25071,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHF 698W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,448 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 79,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,474 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,224 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,207 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 73,952 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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WHF 698W is a 1980 Bedford CF250 in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHF 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 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 WHF 698W registered?

WHF 698W is a 1980 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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