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H897 LOA

1990 Bedford Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,299 mi
Last recorded59,299 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi69,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 LOA
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,299 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,298 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 59,262 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,236 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H897 LOA is a 1990 Bedford Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H897 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H897 LOA registered?

H897 LOA is a 1990 Bedford Midi, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H897 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H897 LOA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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