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E194 LFH

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE194 LFH
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,966 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff noisy

Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,931 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff noisy

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 76,415 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 70,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,946 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front outer tyre wall slighly cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 64,889 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 22 May 2008 64,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 1 Jul 2006 64,261 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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E194 LFH is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E194 LFH, 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.

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What year was E194 LFH registered?

E194 LFH is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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