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E704 NML

1988 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,940 mi
Last recorded61,940 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 NML
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,851 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,004 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,415 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,163 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,385 miles

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

o/s and n/s floor area rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,908 miles

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 29 Jul 2011 53,851 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,812 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,431 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,230 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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E704 NML is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E704 NML, 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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E704 NML is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 10 February 1988.

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