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RCH 26R

1976 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 26R
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,624 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Surface rust on body

Fail 22 Jul 2015 70,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Surface rust on body

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,506 miles

Oil leak

slight corrision to chassis/sills/floors

slight play in front wheels

Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,503 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

door mirrors cracked

slight corrision to chassis/sills/floors

slight play in front wheels

Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,073 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrision to floors/sills/chassis

slight play felt in both front wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,778 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,455 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

slight roughness in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,411 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 58,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

under body very rusty

Pass 5 May 2006 55,963 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 55,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RCH 26R is a 1976 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RCH 26R, 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 50 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RCH 26R is a 1976 Bedford Midi, first registered on 8 December 1976.

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