CarVerify

Free Car Check

F188 OHT

1988 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bedford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 OHT
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,380 miles

Small amount of corrosion starting in rear floor pan.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Small amount of corrosion starting in rear floor pan.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,773 miles

N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTY AND HOLED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 8 Sep 2008 82,769 miles

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

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

N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTY AND HOLED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,713 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,405 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 73,889 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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
Full Bedford Midi reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F188 OHT is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F188 OHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F188 OHT?

You can check the full history of F188 OHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F188 OHT registered?

F188 OHT is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F188 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 OHT shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F188 OHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F188 OHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.