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F416 OLD

1988 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,295 mi
Last recorded152,295 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF416 OLD
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2012 152,295 miles

advise body damage all round.

advise both sides rear shock absorbers corroded.

advise corrosion forming to both sides inner arches and footwell

advise corrosion forming to both sides rear inner wheel arches.

advise general corrosion forming to underside

advise slight dampness on offside front shock absorber

advise slight play in offside front steering idler.

advise travel on handbrake.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 149,197 miles

advise both sides rear shock casings corroded

advise corrosion forming on both sides rear inner wheel arches

advise general corrosion forming to underside

advise slight blow from rear clamp on middle box

advise slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 20 Sep 2010 146,145 miles

advise corrosion forming on offside rear inner wheel arch.

advise slight blow in rear exhaust.

advise slight dampness on offside front shock.

advise slight play in nearside steering idle.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 142,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 134,146 miles

advise both rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion forming.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 124,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 120,797 miles

advise heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle. †advise slight run out on brakes.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 116,609 miles

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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F416 OLD is a 1988 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F416 OLD, 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 F416 OLD registered?

F416 OLD is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F416 OLD safe to buy?

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