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F397 VSD

1988 Bedford Midi

Beige Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 VSD
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F397 VSD is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Beige with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F397 VSD, 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 F397 VSD registered?

F397 VSD is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F397 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F397 VSD shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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