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VNL 379Y

1983 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,981 mi
Last recorded52,981 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1983 Bedford Midi47,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNL 379Y
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 52,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 13 years old and low (4.1.E.1)

age related corrosion through out vehicle

both front doors corroded

front of vehicle has has weilding repairs plus under seals all front underbody

oil leak on engine and rear diff

Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,275 miles

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

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 indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 10 yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

Oil leak engine and rear differential ()

rear bumper insecure and moutings excessive corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,797 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,428 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 51,895 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,356 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 46,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,875 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,675 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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VNL 379Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 47,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNL 379Y, 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 43 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VNL 379Y is a 1983 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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