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E739 HVW

1988 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE739 HVW
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,388 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,382 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,128 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 90,094 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 872,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 856,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 83,732 miles

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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E739 HVW is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E739 HVW, 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 E739 HVW registered?

E739 HVW is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 23 June 1988.

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