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E946 RAH

1988 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,072 mi
Last recorded2,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE946 RAH
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 2,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s hand brake poor

Pass 2 Dec 2020 788 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 3 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small exhaust blow

underside corroded

wipers poor

Fail 24 Oct 2016 45 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

advance corrosion to exhaust system

body filler in both front wheel arches

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

camper body fitted

engine covered over

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,214 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 97,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,136 miles

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

exhaust all system poor and rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,927 miles

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

exhaust all system poor and rusty

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edges

nearside front tyre walls slight cracks

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

long travel on footbrake pedal and handbrake lever and overall just legal

nearside front tyre walls poor and cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both sides front suspension struts top mount areas corrodded and plates welded on and overall just legal

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edges

offside rear fog lamp slight crack on lens [function/light output ok]

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip pad

Pass 27 May 2009 93,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front rear view mirror assembly cracked and damaged [vision and function ok]

Pass 29 May 2008 92,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?

Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 53
fog lamp not working 45
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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E946 RAH is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,224 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Bedford 99 180 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E946 RAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 180 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E946 RAH is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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