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D334 PTU

1986 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

6,563 mi
Last recorded6,563 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD334 PTU
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 6,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 places holed and corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front roof at door holed and coroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears roughness felt (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres over 10 years old

both sides rear shock absorbers corroded and fixing bushes split/perished

rear tail gate very corroded top and bottom and hinges seized

Pass 1 Jul 2021 6,175 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 9 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front roof holed and corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower fixing bushes split/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy roughness felt at both rear wheels when spinning (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear door heavily corroded and hinges seized roof also corroded at hinges fixing point

Fail 23 Jun 2021 6,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell at steering column (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 9 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front roof holed and corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower fixing bushes split/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy roughness felt at both rear wheels when spinning (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear door heavily corroded and hinges seized roof also corroded at hinges fixing point

Pass 29 May 2020 5,878 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and uneven wear across tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy through wheels/diff (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded and weak

Rear tail gate corroded and breaking up

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

Fail 29 May 2020 5,878 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and uneven wear across tread

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy through wheels/diff (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded and weak

Rear tail gate corroded and breaking up

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,664 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing when rotated (1.2.1 (c))

Rear tail gate corroded and breaking away

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 20 Jun 2019 4,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair wheels when rotated (1.2.1 (c))

both front tyres worn edges

side loading door not opening

Pass 15 Jun 2017 4,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes across rear axloe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn slightly at edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 4,442 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under body fouling gear shift (1.9.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes across rear axloe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn slightly at edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 2,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 2,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not fully checked (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak at diff

both rear shocker bushes

chassi plate insecure

corroion starting to afect floors / chassi/ susspention

slight brake bind from o/s/f and o/s/r

wipers park up wind screen

Fail 1 May 2015 810 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak at diff

both rear shocker bushes

chassi plate insecure

corroion starting to afect floors / chassi/ susspention

slight brake bind from o/s/f and o/s/r

wipers park up wind screen

Pass 16 May 2014 247 miles

rear floor and chassi badly corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/front brake binding slighty

o/s/wiper arm insecure

Fail 9 May 2014 247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/wiper arm insecure

rear floor and chassi badly corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 100,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greesed

Fail 3 May 2013 99,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 99,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2010 95,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 91,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,351 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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D334 PTU is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 D334 PTU, 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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D334 PTU is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 8 October 1986.

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