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F909 SMF

1988 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,065 mi
Last recorded49,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi68,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 SMF
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front floorpan corroded

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,760 miles

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr rear load section corroded and holed

Fail 2 Jan 2009 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr rear load section corroded and holed

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,850 miles

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

cab and bed corroded but not in load bearing points

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tie bar mount corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise cab and rear bed corroded but not any load bearing points

advise near side front tie bar mount body corroding

exhaust braket broken

Pass 22 Jul 2006 40,500 miles

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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F909 SMF is a 1988 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F909 SMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F909 SMF registered?

F909 SMF is a 1988 Bedford Midi, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is F909 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F909 SMF shows 6 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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