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C290 PVL

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,407 mi
Last recorded68,407 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 PVL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,407 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on brake pipe ends

rust on rear shockers

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +floors +door steps +under body rust

rust on springs

Fail 5 Aug 2016 68,407 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on brake pipe ends

rust on rear shockers

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +floors +door steps +under body rust

rust on springs

Fail 26 May 2015 68,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r under sill rusted

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +floors +spring mounts +suspension arms +under body rust

Pass 16 May 2014 67,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r under sill rusted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +crossmembers +under body rudt

Fail 6 May 2014 67,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r under sill rusted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +crossmembers +under body rudt

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,469 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to both outer cills

Pass 2 May 2012 65,730 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2011 63,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 63,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Chassis generally corroded but not substantial enough to fail MOT test at the time carried out

Pass 27 May 2010 62,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 15 May 2009 61,326 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,325 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear backing sills, nearside front inner sill, nearside front wheel arch corroded to excess but not affecting steering, suspension or braking components.

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,161 miles

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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C290 PVL is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C290 PVL, 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 C290 PVL registered?

C290 PVL is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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