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F166 TML

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,743 mi
Last recorded105,743 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 TML
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2007 105,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

small hole in offside rear inner arch

Fail 13 Nov 2007 105,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked and deteriorated

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear

nearside front and offside front wiper split

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are perishing on the outer wall

offside rear inner lower wheel arch corroded

oil on minimum level

steering box has slight play in an idler arm

Pass 27 Oct 2006 103,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion setting into n/side under door sill area-chassis intact

Fail 13 Jul 2006 102,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive corrosion n/s inner sill front to centre

Pass 19 Oct 2005 101,165 miles

near side and off side rear sill panelling corroded-not supportive of suspension mountings

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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F166 TML is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F166 TML, 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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F166 TML is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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