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F749 EMB

1988 Bedford Midi Diesel

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel101,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 EMB
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,586 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion to non prescribed areas

Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,584 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion to non prescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,337 miles

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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F749 EMB is a 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F749 EMB, 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 F749 EMB registered?

F749 EMB is a 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 6 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F749 EMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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