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E943 DBL

1987 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 17066,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 DBL
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2008 94,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 89,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E943 DBL is a 1987 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E943 DBL, 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 E943 DBL registered?

E943 DBL is a 1987 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E943 DBL safe to buy?

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