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D543 NJS

1987 Bedford Midi

Silver Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD543 NJS
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,675 miles

diff bearings noisy.

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have slight cracks on sidewalls, not showing cord.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2010 92,630 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise fornt brake imbalance 20%

advise this vehicle has been heavily welded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,545 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,330 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 90,126 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,780 miles

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

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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D543 NJS is a 1987 Bedford Midi in Silver with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 D543 NJS, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D543 NJS is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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