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E483 WVU

1987 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 17066,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 WVU
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,822 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 15 Oct 2016 95,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Offside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

slight play at steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,705 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Fail 17 Oct 2015 95,705 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s/r wheel bearings noisy

Pass 18 May 2013 95,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2011 92,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 89,886 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2010 89,886 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 87,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear fog lamp lens cracked (not showing white light)

Fail 31 May 2008 84,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 84,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 82,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 76,965 miles

near side front wiper split but still cleaning screen

oil leaking from oil filter

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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E483 WVU is a 1987 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1987 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 66,645 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 E483 WVU, 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 39 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 E483 WVU registered?

E483 WVU is a 1987 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 14 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E483 WVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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