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E176 NHN

1988 Bedford Midi

Yellow Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,299 mi
Last recorded72,299 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 NHN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,818 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,274 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Noise from rear diff area

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from rear diff area

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,829 miles

corrosion around front body area both sides

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,247 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion around front body area both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,573 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting on outer side wall - no cords showing - 10 years old

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner side wall - no cords showing - 12 years old

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

corrosion around front body area both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 52,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,413 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,876 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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E176 NHN is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Yellow with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 68,386 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 E176 NHN, 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 38 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 E176 NHN registered?

E176 NHN is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E176 NHN safe to buy?

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