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D351 HEX

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 HEX
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,589 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2025 79,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,808 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,043 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear section missing (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,778 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,139 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 738,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 738,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 73,079 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2013 73,079 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 72,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,189 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,176 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,120 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 69,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,737 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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D351 HEX is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D351 HEX, 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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What year was D351 HEX registered?

D351 HEX is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D351 HEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D351 HEX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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