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C784 YAJ

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

11,629 mi
Last recorded11,629 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC784 YAJ
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 11,629 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at weld on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 11,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cab step corroded

Offside Front cab step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on body and chassis

underside sprayed with underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2019 11,592 miles

crossmember in poor condition

underside sprayed with underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2019 11,591 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear crossmember in poor condition

underside covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2018 11,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 11,229 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 11,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 10,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes cover in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 10,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill not finished (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes cover in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,552 miles

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

Offside body holed near seat mounting

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 9,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside body holed near seat mounting

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 8,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C784 YAJ is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 C784 YAJ, 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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C784 YAJ is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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