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F80 HNM

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 HNM
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle undersealed front to rear underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,893 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f step corroded

vehicle wax oiled underneath

Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f step corroded

vehicle wax oiled underneath

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle wax oiled underneath

Pass 29 May 2019 64,402 miles

vehicle undersealed front to rear

Pass 8 May 2018 63,621 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 62,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,703 miles

vehicle heaverley under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

heavliy undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Inner rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

heavliy undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,045 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,781 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,761 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,318 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,603 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,580 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 55,602 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F80 HNM is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F80 HNM, 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 F80 HNM registered?

F80 HNM is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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