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E457 FWV

1988 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,121 mi
Last recorded78,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 FWV
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,121 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 78,121 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,762 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,752 miles

all underside & components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 77,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,747 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 77,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,113 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,106 miles

Nearside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,441 miles

Offside front floor corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 73,440 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 72,758 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 72,757 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 71,254 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 71,254 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,060 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,028 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,023 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 63,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,872 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s/f steering idler has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,468 miles

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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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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The MOT history for E457 FWV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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