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E318 LRP

1988 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,366 mi
Last recorded36,366 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 LRP
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2005 36,366 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 36,337 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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E318 LRP is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E318 LRP, 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

How do I check the history of E318 LRP?

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What year was E318 LRP registered?

E318 LRP is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E318 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E318 LRP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E318 LRP have outstanding finance?

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