1988 Bedford Midi 1.8L Petrol · E618 HBV
1988 Bedford Midi (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 76,293 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD MIDI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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E618 HBV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2021
- 76,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E618 HBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bedford Midi (E618 HBV) between May 2005 and October 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E618 HBV Mileage History
- 23/05/200567,798 mi
- 31/05/200567,798 mi
- 28/06/200668,386 mi+588 mi
- 09/07/200769,674 mi+1,288 mi
- 14/07/200870,401 mi+727 mi
- 26/06/200970,726 mi+325 mi
- 03/06/201171,971 mi+1,245 mi
- 13/06/201274,596 mi+2,625 mi
- 21/06/201274,669 mi+73 mi
- 28/06/201376,030 mi+1,361 mi
- 26/08/201676,162 mi+132 mi
- 26/08/201676,162 mi
- 18/07/201876,230 mi+68 mi
- 27/07/201876,230 mi
- 14/10/202176,293 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 518 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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