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D986 AFH

1986 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,345 mi
Last recorded80,345 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD986 AFH
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

all front suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

full vehicle undersealed

rear leaf spring bushes perished (both)

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,341 miles

Emissions not tested due to car not idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg/inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg/inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

all front suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

full vehicle undersealed

rear leaf spring bushes perished (both)

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Aug 2018 80,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 80,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear from offside front to valve in center (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 80,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front inner wing

offside front door corroded on inside

underbody undersealed and plated

Pass 10 Oct 2012
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

serious corrosion affecting security of battery.

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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D986 AFH is a 1986 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D986 AFH, 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 D986 AFH registered?

D986 AFH is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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