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E618 HBV

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,293 mi
Last recorded76,293 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE618 HBV
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

all position lamps and headlamps not fitted for day time uses only

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,230 miles

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

no headlights fitted as vehicle is for day time use only

Fail 18 Jul 2018 76,230 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

no headlights fitted as vehicle is for day time use only

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,162 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

position lamps disconnected and headlamps masked as vehicle only used in daylight hours

Fail 26 Aug 2016 76,162 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes in need of inspection

parking brake travel poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front sills just under doors have slight corrosion

both rear road springs starting to displace

Fail 13 Jun 2012 74,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs pitted

low brake effort from offside rear service brake

play in lower engine mount

slight ovality in nearside rear brake

slight sideways movement in upper front strut mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,726 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

steering idler has small amount of free play

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 67,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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E618 HBV is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E618 HBV, 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 E618 HBV registered?

E618 HBV is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E618 HBV safe to buy?

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