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D421 HUU

1987 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 17066,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD421 HUU
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2007 72,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,723 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,723 miles

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

noise from rear axle

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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D421 HUU is a 1987 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 66,645 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 D421 HUU, 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 39 years old, this Bedford 99 170 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D421 HUU?

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What year was D421 HUU registered?

D421 HUU is a 1987 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D421 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D421 HUU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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