1988 Bedford 1.0L Petrol · F156 DFR
1988 Bedford (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 67,458 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 970cc
F156 DFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 67,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F156 DFR Mileage History
- 30/09/202166,568 mi
- 02/10/202166,568 mi
- 22/09/202267,053 mi+485 mi
- 02/10/202367,454 mi+401 mi
- 21/12/202367,458 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F156 DFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bedford Unknown (F156 DFR) between September 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sect”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength f”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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