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D156 DSN

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 DSN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,922 miles

Front nearside/offside slight corrosion at steps

Nearside steering linkage slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,045 miles

Front nearside/offside slight corrosion ( not significantly weakened)

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

items under vehicle poorly fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2020 57,215 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades dont park off screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

items under vehicle poorly fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vacuum pump belt missing

Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,169 miles

all brake pipes greased

belt missing from vacuum pump

light oil leak

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Load sensing valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Vehicle heavily under sealed

belt missing from vacuum pump

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,564 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,214 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

engine breather pipe damaged

o/s/f steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,218 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

engine breather pipe damaged

offside front steering idler arm has slight play

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 May 2013 51,730 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 50,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust bobbin torn and split

Fail 1 May 2012 50,820 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust bobbin torn and split

Pass 11 May 2011 50,815 miles

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

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

Offside rear service brake effort slightly low !

Offside windscreen washer slightly choked ,but windscreen still getting sufficient washer fluid !

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,117 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,117 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner sill excessive corrosion but outwith prescribed area

Offside front inner sill has excessive corrosion but outwith prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,015 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,364 miles

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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D156 DSN is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D156 DSN, 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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D156 DSN is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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