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E278 RVG

1988 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 RVG
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,316 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front both tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front both tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 71,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,273 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 69,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,221 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front wheel arches and front pannels started to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,134 miles

front tyres perished

off side and near side front wheel arch/front panels corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2009 63,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres perished

off side and near side front wheel arch/front panels corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres perished

nearside front top suspension mounting started to corrode

offside front foot well corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 61,415 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres perished

nearside front top suspension mounting started to corrode

offside front foot well corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,616 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all four tyre's perished

both front brake hose ferrules started to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,604 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all four tyre's perished

both front brake hose ferrules started to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 57,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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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E278 RVG is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,224 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 E278 RVG, 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 38 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E278 RVG is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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