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C297 NVO

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,010 mi
Last recorded26,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 NVO
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 26,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 24,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 24,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 23,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 23,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,694 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 22,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,558 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 22,558 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 22,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,407 miles

rear diff leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,214 miles

all brake pipes coverd in grease

both rear wheels binding slight

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,150 miles

general rust for year and clitate

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,947 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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C297 NVO is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C297 NVO, 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 C297 NVO registered?

C297 NVO is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C297 NVO safe to buy?

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