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E982 HLX

1988 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,913 mi
Last recorded8,913 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE982 HLX
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 8,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,409 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 7,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 7,377 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2010 7,377 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2008 7,244 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 7,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 7,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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E982 HLX is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E982 HLX, 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 E982 HLX registered?

E982 HLX is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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