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BNX 586T

1978 Bedford Midi

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNX 586T
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,361 miles

Advanced corrosion in multiple areas of the body

Both top arm ball joint gaiters leaking grease

Centre exhaust support slighly deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S Chassis is holed by corrosion near to and above fuel tank

O/S/F Tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake imbalanced

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 85,361 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Advanced corrosion in multiple areas of the body

Alternator belt loose and rubbing on alternator mount

Both front tyres perished

Centre exhaust bracket insecure

O/S Chassis is holed by corrosion near to and above fuel tank.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 May 2013 85,169 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake application still slightly uneven

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 85,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 84,447 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 May 2012 84,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 May 2011 83,399 miles

bonnet insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,397 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

bonnet insecure

rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2009 82,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 82,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jun 2008 82,075 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2007 81,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 80,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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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BNX 586T is a 1978 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BNX 586T, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNX 586T registered?

BNX 586T is a 1978 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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