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C239 HWC

1985 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 Bedford Midi62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC239 HWC
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,984 miles

"Top & bottom" play at front wheels, not excessive.

Steering idler play (both sides), not excessive.

Fail 6 Feb 2006 73,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes corroded, not excessively, unless specified.

Play at front wheels (top & bottom) only when jacked, not excessive.

Play in steering idlers, not excessive.

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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C239 HWC is a 1985 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C239 HWC, 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 C239 HWC registered?

C239 HWC is a 1985 Bedford Midi, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C239 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C239 HWC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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