Bedford Midi (1988)
1988 Bedford Midi
CarHunch has 2,455 1988 Bedford Midi vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1988 Bedford Midi doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Bedford vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The Bedford Midi was a light commercial van rather than a standard car, and these 2,455 examples in the MOT database were tested under the standard light-vehicle regime. A first-time pass rate of 64.2% sits well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these vans typically need repair work before they'll pass — though the low average of just 0.11 failures per vehicle indicates most issues are minor when they do occur. Diesel variants perform slightly better at 67.7% versus petrol at 63.8%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.0%.
With a median mileage of 74,100 miles for a 1988 vehicle (now 36+ years old), these surviving examples have been used relatively lightly, which is typical for vans that may have spent long periods off the road or in light-duty work. The 0.4 average advisories per vehicle confirms age-related wear rather than fundamental design problems — you're looking at cosmetic or minor mechanical deterioration. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection and expect to factor in a few repairs before registration, but these vehicles can still represent good value as a restored project or working van.
We have 2,455 1988 Bedford Midi vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 2,455 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988.
Before you buy a 1988 Bedford Midi
Based on MOT data from 2,455 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 10,693 Bedford Midi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
1988 Bedford Midi — Still on the Road
11 vehicles from this cohort appeared in light-vehicle MOT records in 2024 — a small subset of the registered total, likely lighter variants or specialist conversions tested as light vehicles.
Based on vehicles from this cohort that appeared in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database. Most vehicles of this type are tested under the separate DVSA HGV annual testing regime and are not counted here. Data from 2014–2024.
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