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D544 WRR

1987 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

74,780 mi
Last recorded74,780 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 18064,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD544 WRR
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 74,757 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,536 miles

Front cross member

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 74,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive near tie rod bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive near tie rod bar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 73,340 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,997 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust silencer has slight damage

underbody heavily coated in underseal/paint

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,977 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,728 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 70,728 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,740 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 69,058 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,058 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 67,828 miles

vehicle is a motorhome

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 66,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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D544 WRR is a 1987 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1987 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 64,990 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 D544 WRR, 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 39 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D544 WRR registered?

D544 WRR is a 1987 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D544 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D544 WRR shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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