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E478 LPX

1988 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,422 mi
Last recorded31,422 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 LPX
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2005 30,262 miles

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.

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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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.

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