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FNU 407V

1979 Bedford Midi

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,476 mi
Last recorded17,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Bedford Midi71,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNU 407V
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 17,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 15,833 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2009 133,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 132,899 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 132,786 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 130,990 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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FNU 407V is a 1979 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,197 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 FNU 407V, 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 47 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 FNU 407V registered?

FNU 407V is a 1979 Bedford Midi, first registered on 4 October 1979.

Is FNU 407V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNU 407V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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