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E409 AAP

1987 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 17066,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE409 AAP
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 70,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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E409 AAP is a 1987 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 66,645 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 E409 AAP, 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 39 years old, this Bedford 99 170 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E409 AAP registered?

E409 AAP is a 1987 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E409 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E409 AAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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