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C285 GBM

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 GBM
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,466 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,451 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,785 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 65,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,304 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 65,304 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C285 GBM is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 C285 GBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C285 GBM registered?

C285 GBM is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C285 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C285 GBM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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