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CDD 957T

1979 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1979 Bedford Midi71,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 957T
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side inner sill crroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,412 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side inner sill crroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 51,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 56,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 55,134 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,113 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,410 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,978 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,953 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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CDD 957T is a 1979 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,197 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 CDD 957T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDD 957T registered?

CDD 957T is a 1979 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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