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C899 PTO

1986 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,928 mi
Last recorded53,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 PTO
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 53,928 miles

roll bar bushes splitting/ wear in rear springs shackle bushes/ flex brake pipes ends corroded/ front tyres on limit & poor/ general corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 18 May 2010 53,928 miles

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

roll bar bushes splitting/ wear in rear springs shackle bushes/ flex brake pipes ends corroded/ front tyres on limit & poor/ general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 15 May 2009 51,279 miles

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

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

all suspension bushes deteriorating

nsr arch corroded

osr outer arch corroded and holed

Fail 13 May 2009 51,264 miles

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

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

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 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)

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

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

all suspension bushes deteriorating

nsr arch corroded

osr outer arch corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,718 miles

suspension springs corroded / arches corroded and filled / oil leaks / n/s/r shock damp / previous welding / n/s/f tyre cracking recomend action on tyres.

welding repairs carried out to a poor standard and heavly undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,718 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

suspension springs corroded / arches corroded and filled / oil leaks / n/s/r shock damp / previous welding / n/s/f tyre cracking recomend action on tyres.

Pass 29 May 2007 45,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 45,980 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both brake pipes on rear axle rusty

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front & offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,481 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front floor starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

some wear in nearside front shock absorber/top mounting

Pass 9 Jun 2005 43,871 miles

Offside Rear 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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C899 PTO is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C899 PTO, 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 C899 PTO registered?

C899 PTO is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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