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E234 JDL

1988 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

802 mi
Last recorded802 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 JDL
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,759 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,042 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,838 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,239 miles

O/S Front brakes binding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,412 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,263 miles

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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E234 JDL is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 69,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E234 JDL, 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 38 years old, this Bedford 99 170 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E234 JDL registered?

E234 JDL is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E234 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 JDL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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