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C296 FMH

1986 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,077 mi
Last recorded88,077 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC296 FMH
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside sill rust (not prescribed area)

rust hole by offside step

tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,716 miles

nearside sill rust (but not within prescribed area)

rust hole offside front step

tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,071 miles

nearside sill rust

rust hole offside front

tyres perished

welding for mot only

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,070 miles

Electrical wiring insecure by brake pedal (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside sill rust

rust hole offside front

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,917 miles

N/S/F wheel has slight bind

N/S/R wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,153 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,125 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005

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

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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C296 FMH is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C296 FMH, 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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C296 FMH is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 25 March 1986.

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