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E169 ELH

1987 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,463 mi
Last recorded50,463 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 18064,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 ELH
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,176 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,016 miles

Centre slight play in drag link bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,934 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front sill floor pan corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,918 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking up due to age

offside front sill floor pan corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,589 miles

slight corossion drivers side floor area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2011 49,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Small cracks in nearside front tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,820 miles

Small cracks in nearside front tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 47,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,893 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Fail 2 Jul 2008 46,821 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,821 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 45,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,909 miles

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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E169 ELH is a 1987 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E169 ELH, 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 E169 ELH registered?

E169 ELH is a 1987 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E169 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E169 ELH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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