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B915 XYP

1985 Bedford Midi

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,965 mi
Last recorded100,965 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB915 XYP
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,671 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,741 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 94,741 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 May 2014 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 94,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,928 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 91,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,757 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi?

Based on 5,313 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 280
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 250
Brake pipe excessively corroded 234
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 214
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B915 XYP is a 1985 Bedford Midi in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 Midi fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 280 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B915 XYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B915 XYP registered?

B915 XYP is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B915 XYP safe to buy?

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