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F656 LMX

1989 Bedford Unknown

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,676 mi
Last recorded16,676 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 LMX
MakeBedford
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 16,140 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 13,202 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 13,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 2,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Unknown?

Based on 591 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 10
brake binding 10
Direction indicator not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 9
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F656 LMX is a 1989 Bedford Unknown in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Bedford Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F656 LMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F656 LMX registered?

F656 LMX is a 1989 Bedford Unknown, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F656 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F656 LMX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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