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G959 PDM

1989 Bedford Midi Diesel

Red Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel128,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 PDM
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2008 132,167 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both centre under sills corroded

both front foot steps corroded

both front under sills corroded

front number plate damaged

front number plate security poor

nearside headlight lense cracked

offside front headlight holding panel corroded

slight bind on nearside front brake

wipers do not self park

Pass 10 Aug 2007 130,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 130,667 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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G959 PDM is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel in Red with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G959 PDM, 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 G959 PDM registered?

G959 PDM is a 1989 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 29 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G959 PDM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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