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E957 MTC

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE957 MTC
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in near side head lamp

Fail 31 Jul 2009 86,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in near side head lamp

Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,839 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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E957 MTC is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E957 MTC, 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 E957 MTC registered?

E957 MTC is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E957 MTC safe to buy?

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