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E804 ERD

1988 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,105 mi
Last recorded91,105 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 ERD
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in offside door skin

damage to offside of windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,479 miles

Both sills corroded.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,576 miles

All four tyre treads getting low.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,575 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,799 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,771 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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E804 ERD is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E804 ERD, 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 E804 ERD registered?

E804 ERD is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E804 ERD safe to buy?

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