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C256 SPE

1986 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC256 SPE
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,605 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,582 miles

Fuel hose leaking at carb inlet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Scuttle panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,560 miles

Brake cable damaged From hand brake lever (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing top corroded hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both Rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre soft

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,730 miles

Leak from tipper ram

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,423 miles

Both offside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,989 miles

offside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,597 miles

Advise offside front tyre perished

Advise offside rear outewr tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 21,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 80,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,351 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 78,078 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C256 SPE is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 61,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C256 SPE, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C256 SPE registered?

C256 SPE is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C256 SPE safe to buy?

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