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VWS 146T

1979 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,341 mi
Last recorded34,341 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Bedford Midi71,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWS 146T
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear leaf springs near shackles slightly corroded

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2018 32,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 22,691 miles

Oil leak

corrosion over vehicle

play in nearside front upper ball joint

rear wheel arches repair

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 198,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 May 2012 198,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 171,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,646 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 14,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,263 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 12,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,517 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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VWS 146T is a 1979 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,197 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 VWS 146T, 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 47 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWS 146T registered?

VWS 146T is a 1979 Bedford Midi, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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