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E506 MEB

1988 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,011 mi
Last recorded38,011 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE506 MEB
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,011 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 28,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 21,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,744 miles

BODY CORROSION PRESENT.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Pass 11 Apr 2022 21,214 miles

Body corrosion present.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 19,337 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,199 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 16,165 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 13,187 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 13,187 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,393 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,294 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,892 miles

Bodywork?

Clutch noise?

Front brfake hose cracking

Front suspension bushes cracking

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak?

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2013 1,087 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 1,087 miles

off side rear lamp lens cracked.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 96,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,221 miles

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

offside front floor panel has fibreglass coating.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 91,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,642 miles

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.

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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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.

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