MOT Status
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78,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all underside & components corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
all underside & components corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
all underside & components corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
all underside & components corroded
Nearside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
advise o/s/ f wheel arch corroded
advise rear leaf spring shackles close to towbar mount
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
advise o/s/ f wheel arch corroded
advise rear leaf spring shackles close to towbar mount
Offside front floor corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front floor corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wheelarches/floor steps corroded
offside front floor corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wheelarches/floor steps corroded
offside front floor corroded
Oil leak
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
o/s/f steering idler has slight play
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?
Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E457 FWV is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 E457 FWV, 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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E457 FWV is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 3 June 1988.
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