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F359 TAN

1989 Bedford Midi

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,374 mi
Last recorded138,374 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 TAN
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2007 138,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassis starting to corrode

front no/plate starting to fade

front springs corroded

fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear leaf springs corroded

some play in steering box

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,663 miles

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

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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F359 TAN is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 F359 TAN, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F359 TAN registered?

F359 TAN is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F359 TAN safe to buy?

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