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DLM 270Y

1983 Bedford Midi

Beige Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Bedford Midi47,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 270Y
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,865 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side rear wheel arches slightley corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,534 miles

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,169 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r inner arch/tubs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f & n/s/r inner arch/tubs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,472 miles

Oil leak

front arches & n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,472 miles

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

Oil leak

front arches & n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,330 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,600 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 112,896 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

propshaft defective

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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DLM 270Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi in Beige with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DLM 270Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLM 270Y registered?

DLM 270Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is DLM 270Y safe to buy?

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