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D796 FRU

1986 Bedford Midi

Orange Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,391 mi
Last recorded93,391 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD796 FRU
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 93,391 miles

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

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2023 89,430 miles

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,900 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 82,448 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / step (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,674 miles

Front front brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 79,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,090 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner sil corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,668 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,668 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,258 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 74,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns and os inner sills corroded

slight play felt in steering

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,448 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion affecting nearside inner sill and offside inner sill noted but not considered structual panels

slight corrosion to exhaust tailpipe

slight deterioration to horn note

slight play in offside steering idler noted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,877 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.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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D796 FRU is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Orange with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D796 FRU, 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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D796 FRU is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 5 December 1986.

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