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C587 HCV

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,269 mi
Last recorded92,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 HCV
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,269 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,803 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear shock absorber shroud corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear shock absorber shroud corroded

steering column shroud insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,887 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,887 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,376 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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C587 HCV is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C587 HCV, 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 C587 HCV registered?

C587 HCV is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C587 HCV safe to buy?

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