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WDF 280S

1978 Bedford Midi

Yellow Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,397 mi
Last recorded5,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDF 280S
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside inner sills slightly corroded

offside inner sills slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 5,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 2,705 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 2,452 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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WDF 280S is a 1978 Bedford Midi in Yellow with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDF 280S, 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 48 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDF 280S registered?

WDF 280S is a 1978 Bedford Midi, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WDF 280S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDF 280S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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