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E261 GCN

1988 Bedford Midi

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,023 mi
Last recorded91,023 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE261 GCN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,023 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,969 miles

advise rear brake service

advise rear wheel bearing/

Pass 26 Aug 2005 87,017 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 87,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E261 GCN is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 68,386 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 E261 GCN, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E261 GCN registered?

E261 GCN is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 22 July 1988.

Is E261 GCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E261 GCN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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