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F356 LRD

1988 Bedford Midi Diesel

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,390 mi
Last recorded93,390 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel101,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF356 LRD
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2021 93,390 miles

Slight corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,410 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking by engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 89,844 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,029 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,799 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,554 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 81,500 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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F356 LRD is a 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 101,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F356 LRD, 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 38 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 F356 LRD registered?

F356 LRD is a 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 9 November 1988.

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