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C618 CHW

1986 Bedford Midi

Beige Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC618 CHW
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,297 miles

All four outer wheel arches corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Underside of vehicle patchwelded and heavily undersealed

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2014 52,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

all four wheel archs corroding but no sharp edges

both wiper blades smearing screen slightly

front exhaust bracket insecure and rattling

off side front floor step corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

previous weld patch repairs carried out and vehicle heavily undersealed

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,147 miles

All 4 wheel arches corroded but not causing a sharp edge

Underside of vehicle corroded, patch welded and heavily undersealed

Various corrosion under vehicle not not in pescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,771 miles

All body corroded, patch welded and undersealed

All front suspension and steering componants corroded

Rear leaf springs corroded

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,601 miles

Front exhaust mount loose

Patch welding present

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,601 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front exhaust mount loose

Patch welding present

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,393 miles

All rear suspension componants corroded

Patch welding present

Rear service brake performance low

Unable to fully see front brakes

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,393 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

2x brake pipes to offside front corroded

All rear suspension componants corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Offside rear outer body, suspected to be fiber glass repaired

Patch welding present

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear service brake performance low

Unable to fully see front brakes

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

Wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,869 miles

Centre Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front wiper blades splitting

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

Offside washer alignment poor

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Underside and body has general corrosion

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,495 miles

Center exhaust poor

Front washers and wipers poor

Genaral body corrosion

Nearside rear tyre low

Slight corrosion to both inner front wheel arches

Slight steering freeplay

Unable to fully see all brakes

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,495 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All wheel arches corroded

Center exhaust slightly broken, loose and blowing

General corrosion to all body

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Unable to fully see all brakes

Wiper blades and washers poor

Fuel tank strap corroded and broken off

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,567 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,636 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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C618 CHW is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Beige with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C618 CHW, 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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C618 CHW is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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