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C18 TPE

1988 Bedford Van

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Van56,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 TPE
MakeBedford
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody seal applied

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 6,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking

both rear inner and outer far rear sills corroded and holed behind bumper out of area

both rear wheel arches corroded and filled no sharp edges.

under body corroding.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 6,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking

both rear inner and outer far rear sills corroded and holed behind bumper out of area

both rear wheel arches corroded and filled no sharp edges.

under body corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,367 miles

both sills corroding.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 3 Sep 2014 6,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills corroding.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,168 miles

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

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

both far rear inner sills behind bumpers corroded and holed out of area for fail.

both rear shockers corroded badly and weak

slight movement in top steering colume

under body needs good oil spray, corroding.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 6,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

both far rear inner sills behind bumpers corroded and holed out of area for fail.

both rear shockers corroded badly and weak

slight movement in top steering colume

under body needs good oil spray, corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,816 miles

bad connection on tow bar elecs

both far rear inner sills corroded out of area for mot fail.

small movement in steering colume

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 19 Jul 2012 99,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 5,003 miles

both front tyres badly crackede and perished

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

nearside front chassis leg holed in arch by engine mount not within pescribed area

slight movement in top colum bush

slight movement nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 4,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres badly perished an cracked no cords visable

both rear tyres b adly perished and cracked no cords visable

nearside front chassis leg in wheel arch corroded and holed not in a pescrbed area

slight movement nearside front wheelbearing

slight movement steering colum top mount

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 3,352 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 3,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,542 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 98,542 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,796 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 99,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 96,283 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 92,655 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 92,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 88,300 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Van?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,121
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
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C18 TPE is a 1988 Bedford Van in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 56,268 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 Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 TPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C18 TPE is a 1988 Bedford Van, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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