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D511 UFW

1986 Bedford Midi

Multi-colour Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD511 UFW
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,283 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear inner side sill has damage but not affecting rear suspension arms

Pass 27 May 2014 49,583 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 49,283 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,480 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 49,202 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,180 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,283 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 49,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 1,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,283 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,263 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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D511 UFW is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Multi-colour with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D511 UFW, 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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D511 UFW is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D511 UFW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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