MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
extensive welding repairs to offside rear arch.
horn poor.
long footbrake travel.
nearside front inner arch corroded.
play in steering idler.
rear crossmember corroded.
washers poor.
corrosion around front tye bar front mountings.
corrosion around seatbelt mountings.
nearside rear tyre perished.
rear crossmember corroded.
rear sections of outer sills rusting.
both front inner wings rusting.
both offside track rod ends necking.
floor panels around seatbelt mountings rusting.
front crossmember to floor sections rusting.
hot air duct pipes missing.
nearside rear tyre 3/4 worn + perished.
play in steering idler.
rear bump stops missing.
rear crossmember rusting.
slight play in front struts top mountings.
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
There has been extensive repairs around front top shock mountings that have been covered/ repaired with fiber glass. all repairs around suspension mountings should be of origanl materials
vehicle has several corrosion issues out side of the prescribed areas,
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 170?
Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D57 PMB is a 1986 Bedford 99 170 in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D57 PMB, 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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D57 PMB is a 1986 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 December 1986.
Is D57 PMB safe to buy?
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