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F479 RHX

1989 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 RHX
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,801 miles

off side rear sill corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,993 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,894 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F479 RHX is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F479 RHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F479 RHX registered?

F479 RHX is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F479 RHX safe to buy?

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