MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,422 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion to both door shuts but not through
corrosion to both front strut top mounts but not through all skins
corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis cross member but not through all skins
emissions h.c close to limit
front brake discs pitted
front to rear brake pipes rusty
strong smell of fuel but no leaks found
corrosion not through all skins front chassis rails to floors + inner sills + front inner wheel arches
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
front brake discs + pads thin
front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
front tie bar bushes heavily split
front to rear brake pipe corroding
long handbrake travel
o/s/r tyre on limit
some play in steering idler
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
both front tie bar bushes heavily split
both rear bump stops not fitted
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroding
front brake pads very thin + front brake discs corroding
long handbrake travel
o/s/r tyre on limit + n/s/f tyre close to limit + spare tyre flat
surface corrosion through out vehicle
wiper blades smear
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished
both front tie bar bushes heavily split
both rear bump stops not fitted
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
front brake pads very thin
n/s/f tyre close to limit
o/s/r tyre on limit
surface corrosion through-out vehicle
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 170?
Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E478 LPX is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E478 LPX, 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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What year was E478 LPX registered?
E478 LPX is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 15 April 1988.
Is E478 LPX safe to buy?
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