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E217 HTF

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,364 mi
Last recorded21,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 HTF
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,364 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated slightly

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion on wheel arches & body edges

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,763 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,378 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front brakes binding slightly

front suspnsion has surface corrosion

front wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/r inner sill slighytly corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

rear springs slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 13,449 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front brakes binding slightly

front suspnsion has surface corrosion

front wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/r inner sill slighytly corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

rear springs slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,883 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocks slightly corroded

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

slight corrosion around n/s/f seat mount

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2011 6,629 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,629 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 17 Jun 2010 2,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on fuel filler pipe

o/s rear brake not locking on parking brake

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

light corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

light corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E217 HTF is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E217 HTF, 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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E217 HTF is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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