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F101 SJH

1989 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,352 mi
Last recorded147,352 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 SJH
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2008 147,352 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 143,117 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

body panels corroding

long travel to parking brake operation

slight binding to offside front brake

Fail 20 Apr 2007 143,084 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

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

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 4 Apr 2006 133,638 miles

Body has general corrsion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 133,638 miles

Body has general corrsion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F101 SJH is a 1989 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 F101 SJH, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F101 SJH registered?

F101 SJH is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F101 SJH safe to buy?

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