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H243 VCA

1990 Bedford Midi Diesel

Cream Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel117,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 VCA
MakeBedford
ModelMidi Diesel
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc
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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2007 87,291 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 87,266 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 86,949 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust holed and blowing at front pipe

n/s and o/s front shockabsorbers leaking

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills cooroded and holed not within a prescribed area

o/s rear suspension bump stop split recommend renewal

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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H243 VCA is a 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel in Cream with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 117,330 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 H243 VCA, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Midi Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H243 VCA is a 1990 Bedford Midi Diesel, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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