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E32 OME

1988 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,091 mi
Last recorded23,091 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 OME
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 23,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,742 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 2,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,437 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 99,437 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,067 miles

Offside front arch corroded.

Windscreen cracked.

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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E32 OME is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E32 OME, 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.

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E32 OME is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E32 OME shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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