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D265 WGW

1986 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,865 mi
Last recorded78,865 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford 99 18066,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD265 WGW
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 77,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,525 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on all suspension components

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,514 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle?

Fail 23 Apr 2012 77,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

General corrosion underside of vehicle?

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,503 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 77,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 77,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 76,646 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Noise from rear axle

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear brakes slight binding

Fail 14 Jul 2007 76,646 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Noise from rear axle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight binding at rear brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,621 miles

near side front floor pan slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?

Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 53
fog lamp not working 45
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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D265 WGW is a 1986 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 66,803 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 99 180 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D265 WGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 180 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D265 WGW is a 1986 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D265 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D265 WGW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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