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F172 OAN

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 OAN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,355 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,507 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,284 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,205 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight rust on inner sills

Fail 12 Nov 2014 87,205 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight rust on inner sills

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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F172 OAN is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F172 OAN, 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 F172 OAN registered?

F172 OAN is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F172 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F172 OAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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