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F820 DYB

1988 Bedford Midi Diesel

Green Diesel 1817cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,186 mi
Last recorded164,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel101,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF820 DYB
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,817cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 164,186 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 164,048 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 152,900 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Midi Diesel?

Based on 448 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,382
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
fog lamp not working 35
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 24
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F820 DYB is a 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel in Green with a 1,817cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 101,734 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F820 DYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Midi Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Midi Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F820 DYB registered?

F820 DYB is a 1988 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F820 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F820 DYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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