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XJG 721V

1979 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,233 mi
Last recorded20,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Bedford CF25057,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJG 721V
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,112 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 19,112 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,417 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 18,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 18,413 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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XJG 721V is a 1979 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 57,916 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 XJG 721V, 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 47 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJG 721V registered?

XJG 721V is a 1979 Bedford CF250, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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