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E470 VOD

1988 Bedford 99 180

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 VOD
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,903 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 79,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,078 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 77,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 74,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 74,852 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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E470 VOD is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E470 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E470 VOD registered?

E470 VOD is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E470 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 VOD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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