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E357 BKL

1987 Bedford Midi

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,868 mi
Last recorded27,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Bedford Midi74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE357 BKL
MakeBedford
ModelMidi
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,868 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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E357 BKL is a 1987 Bedford Midi in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 E357 BKL, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E357 BKL registered?

E357 BKL is a 1987 Bedford Midi, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E357 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E357 BKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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