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C577 RAL

1986 Bedford Midi

Yellow Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

14,783 mi
Last recorded14,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 RAL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,783 miles

Oil leak ()

van heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Jul 2016 14,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

van heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside heavily undersealed and corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 11,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside heavily undersealed and corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 11,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 11,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 8,690 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 8,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 3,675 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,638 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 97,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 96,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2008 96,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,899 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 93,899 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,854 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 90,853 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C577 RAL is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Yellow with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 C577 RAL, 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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C577 RAL is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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