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G317 NEC

1989 Bedford Midi

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,567 mi
Last recorded189,567 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi78,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 NEC
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 189,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cab floor corroded in front of both seats but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2011 185,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 185,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 181,470 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 181,470 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 179,572 miles

Unable to check brake pipes properly as covered in grease.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 179,572 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Unable to check brake pipes properly as covered in grease.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 173,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers torn at ends

Pass 24 Sep 2007 167,704 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 167,703 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 161,803 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 161,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 153,076 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 153,076 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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G317 NEC is a 1989 Bedford Midi in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 G317 NEC, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G317 NEC is a 1989 Bedford Midi, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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