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F236 PLA

1988 Bedford Midi

Silver Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,772 mi
Last recorded34,772 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 PLA
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,905 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,625 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 24,621 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,068 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 18,789 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,851 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,851 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 105,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 98,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 92,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,024 miles

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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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F236 PLA is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Silver with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F236 PLA, 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 F236 PLA registered?

F236 PLA is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F236 PLA safe to buy?

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