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C84 PAL

1986 Bedford Midi

Silver Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,199 mi
Last recorded69,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC84 PAL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,199 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 69,199 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

dash wiring insecure

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,392 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,363 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 66,363 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 64,439 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension has corrosion on it as vehicle stands for long periods of time

rear tyres have age cracks on sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2013 62,794 miles

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

all under side has corrosion as it stands for long periods .

offside rear tyre has age cracks ,

Fail 27 Apr 2013 62,762 miles

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

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

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

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

all under side has corrosion as it stands for long periods .

offside rear tyre has age cracks ,

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,521 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,063 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 59,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,796 miles

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills along lengths , generall underbody corrosion to other non prescribed areas

Pass 30 May 2006 55,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,750 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both headlight aims very close to top limit

front tyres close to limit at inner edges

general underbody corrosion - especially the inner and outer sills joint ( bottom edge ) some holes and breaking present but not in prescibed areas - advise some repairs before they get too bad

slight kick at steering box on output arm - still within limits

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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C84 PAL is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Silver with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C84 PAL, 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 C84 PAL registered?

C84 PAL is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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