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D98 FTP

1987 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,666 mi
Last recorded46,666 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 FTP
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,666 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 17 Sep 2007 46,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front floors corroded

both front tyres perrished

extensive corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,725 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perrished on side walls

corrosion to both front floors not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,509 miles

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Fail 9 Sep 2005 44,509 miles

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

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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D98 FTP is a 1987 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D98 FTP, 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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What year was D98 FTP registered?

D98 FTP is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D98 FTP safe to buy?

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