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C870 AJT

1986 Bedford Midi

Silver Petrol 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 AJT
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust silencer mounts broken

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,464 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perrish

cenre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequetely supported

centre and rear exhaust corroding

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise there is a 22% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

front wipers starting to lightly judder across windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,653 miles

nearside front floor slight corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front floor slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,162 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,160 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,624 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 70,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C870 AJT is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Silver with a 2,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C870 AJT, 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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C870 AJT is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 15 May 1986.

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