MOT Status
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38,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
body corrosion
BODY CORROSION PRESENT.
FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
Body corrosion present.
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Bodywork?
Clutch noise?
Front brfake hose cracking
Front suspension bushes cracking
Front tyres wearing on edges
Oil leak?
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
off side rear lamp lens cracked.
off side rear lamp lens cracked.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front floor panel has fibreglass coating.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Spare tyre defective
both seat backs worn
corrossion to front floor panels outside prescribed area for test
perishing of n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 170?
Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E506 MEB is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E506 MEB, 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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E506 MEB is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E506 MEB safe to buy?
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