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E342 KBJ

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,769 mi
Last recorded10,769 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 KBJ
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,769 miles

Coolant leak

Front steps, inner and outer sills and underside of vehicle holed and corroded

Slight play in steering

n/s wiper slightly split

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 10,763 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front steps, inner and outer sills and underside of vehicle holed and corroded

Slight play in steering

n/s wiper slightly split

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 10,279 miles

o/s front tyre near limit ;under side and inner sill backs corroding ;slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing ';slight play in steering

Fail 29 Jan 2009 10,272 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre near limit ;under side and inner sill backs corroding ;slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing ';slight play in steering

Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,710 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings ;o/s front tyre wearing on edges ;body and underside corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2008 9,710 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in front wheel bearings ;o/s front tyre wearing on edges ;body and underside corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,760 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2006 8,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 8,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E342 KBJ is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E342 KBJ, 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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E342 KBJ is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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