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296 NAL

1962 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,003 mi
Last recorded27,003 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration296 NAL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition off nearside rear chassis to tow bar ,advise only suitable tow small trailer

engine & gearbox oil leaks

extensive corrosion outer body panels filled over

nearside front wheel bearing slight noisy

offside front wheel bearing slight noisy

slight front brake judder

Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

condition off nearside rear chassis to tow bar ,advise only suitable tow small trailer

engine & gearbox oil leaks

exhaust emitting slight smoke/steam

extensive corrosion outer body panels filled over

nearside front wheel bearing slight noisy

offside front wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,408 miles

rear parking brake levers sticking slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,149 miles

offside parking brake rear linkage sticking slightly,recommend attention.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,647 miles

play in nearside front hub

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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296 NAL is a 1962 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 296 NAL, 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 64 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 296 NAL registered?

296 NAL is a 1962 Bedford Midi, first registered on 2 May 1962.

Is 296 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 296 NAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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