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G278 VFJ

1990 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,648 mi
Last recorded62,648 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi69,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 VFJ
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 62,648 miles

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

Crack in front number plate

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 62,648 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Crack in front number plate

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 62,584 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,327 miles

cracks in both front tyres

Fail 16 May 2012 62,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 17 May 2011 61,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,437 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,607 miles

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f door cills

Pass 4 May 2007 58,271 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 58,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 57,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 57,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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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G278 VFJ is a 1990 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 69,564 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 G278 VFJ, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G278 VFJ registered?

G278 VFJ is a 1990 Bedford Midi, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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