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G157 APH

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 APH
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,996 miles

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,996 miles

exhaust poor

offside rear lamp damaged

washers could be better

Pass 15 Oct 2013 142,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,357 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 135,784 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front numberplate cracked

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside wiperblade split

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 132,288 miles

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

play in rear diff?, play at both rear bearings, play osf bearing, osf coil spring looks corroded, oil leaks, front num,ber plate slightly obscured.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 128,222 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 2 Oct 2009 128,215 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

rear diff/axle leaking oil

timing belt warning lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2007 119,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake warning light on

cam belt warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2006 114,991 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 114,990 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

oil leak from gearbox

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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G157 APH is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 128,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G157 APH, 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 37 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 G157 APH registered?

G157 APH is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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