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OIL 8163

1990 Bedford Midi Diesel

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel117,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8163
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2007 108,114 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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OIL 8163 is a 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 117,330 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 OIL 8163, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Midi Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIL 8163 is a 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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