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YES 147T

1979 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

754,505 mi
Last recorded754,505 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Bedford Midi71,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYES 147T
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 754,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 754,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 74,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,071 miles

Leading edge of bonnet starting to corrode and seperate from inner skin.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S and N/S rear spring swinging shackle bushes starting to deteriorate and shackles rubbing against chassis.

Small amount of play in N/S front wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leading edge of bonnet starting to corrode and seperate from inner skin.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S and N/S rear spring swinging shackle bushes starting to deteriorate and shackles rubbing against chassis.

Small amount of play in N/S front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,077 miles

N/S/R BRAKE CABLE ONT RETURNING CORRECTLY

N/S/R shockabsorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear diff lecking

Fail 5 Jul 2010 73,073 miles

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

N/S/R BRAKE CABLE ONT RETURNING CORRECTLY

N/S/R shockabsorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear diff lecking

Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside non obligatory mirror loose

Propshaft centre bearing excessively worn

Fail 8 Aug 2009 72,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside non obligatory mirror loose

Propshaft centre bearing excessively worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 71,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 71,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 71,063 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YES 147T is a 1979 Bedford Midi in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YES 147T, 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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YES 147T is a 1979 Bedford Midi, first registered on 9 May 1979.

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