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C351 PTN

1986 Bedford Midi

Silver Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 PTN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside/offside front wheel arches offside outer sill nearside inner sill roof gutters

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,186 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 59,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 59,462 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,705 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and rear plus offside front tyres perrished

off side front brake binding slightley

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,705 miles

nearside front and rear plus offside front tyres perrished

off side front brake binding slightley

Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,042 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,336 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,336 miles

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

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

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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C351 PTN is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Silver with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C351 PTN, 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 C351 PTN registered?

C351 PTN is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C351 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C351 PTN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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