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D128 MTA

1986 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford 99 17063,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD128 MTA
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,758 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole next to steering column and N/S/F of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,292 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,413 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 78,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,534 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2013 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,839 miles

fuel cap plastic srew fit only

Fail 28 Jul 2010 68,809 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap plastic srew fit only

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,430 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 65,430 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,428 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 64,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 64,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 64,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 64,060 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 64,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 May 2005 63,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 63,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 63,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 170?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
1,686
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
fog lamp not working 85
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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D128 MTA is a 1986 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 63,512 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 99 170 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D128 MTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 170 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford 99 170 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D128 MTA registered?

D128 MTA is a 1986 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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