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F143 OSN

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,283 mi
Last recorded170,283 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 OSN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 170,283 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 167,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 167,905 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2005 164,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 164,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi Diesel?

Based on 448 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,382
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
fog lamp not working 35
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 24
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F143 OSN is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in Red with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 128,807 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F143 OSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Midi Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F143 OSN registered?

F143 OSN is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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