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DAD 552Y

1983 Bedford Midi

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,312 mi
Last recorded49,312 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Bedford Midi47,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 552Y
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,312 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,805 miles

corrosion on the off side wing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,803 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,555 miles

n/s/seal corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 433,833 miles

start corrotion n/s sill

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,292 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 42,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 411,573 miles

due to the age of the van there is some slight corrosion on the underside and the brakes are a little bit spongy

Pass 24 Jun 2005 39,661 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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DAD 552Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,970 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 DAD 552Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAD 552Y registered?

DAD 552Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is DAD 552Y safe to buy?

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