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D437 FHY

1986 Bedford Midi

White Petrol 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,274 mi
Last recorded49,274 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Bedford Midi61,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD437 FHY
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,253 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,552 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Prop-shaft Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,180 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 45,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,720 miles

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

Nearside front body corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front body corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,134 miles

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

Nearside front body corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,134 miles

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

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

Nearside front body corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,860 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front body corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,860 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front body corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,154 miles

Both rear sus[ension leaf springs heavily corroded and appear weak.

Corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans and chassis rails.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidew all heavily perishing.155R12C

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear sus[ension leaf springs heavily corroded and appear weak.

Corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans and chassis rails.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidew all heavily perishing.155R12C

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 34,365 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails and floor pans.

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside front door foot wells, 14" from steering.

Fail 21 May 2012 34,362 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails and floor pans.

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside front door foot wells, 14" from steering.

Recommend full brake inspection, lubricate parking brake pivot points.

Pass 26 May 2011 33,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,074 miles

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

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

Excess corrosion to holes 13" away from steering gear at offside front.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,085 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 31,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 May 2009 28,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,501 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,501 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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D437 FHY is a 1986 Bedford Midi in White with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 61,968 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 D437 FHY, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D437 FHY is a 1986 Bedford Midi, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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