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XEV 972X

1981 Bedford Cf 250

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Bedford Cf 25069,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 972X
MakeBedford
ModelCf 250
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,345 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 99,338 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 97,953 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 97,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2009 97,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 97,195 miles

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

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

advise general corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2007 96,837 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise general corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2007 96,837 miles

advise general corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2006 95,374 miles

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION †ADVISE IOL LEAKS

Fail 10 Jun 2006 95,202 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf 250?

Based on 854 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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XEV 972X is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250 in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Bedford Cf 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 69,625 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 Cf 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEV 972X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford Cf 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XEV 972X registered?

XEV 972X is a 1981 Bedford Cf 250, first registered on 30 October 1981.

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