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E981 YVX

1987 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 17066,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 YVX
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 61,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

some corrosion to bodywork

Fail 8 Apr 2021 61,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

o/s & n/s top suspension mtgs corroded

several holes in bodywork

Pass 11 May 2017 61,199 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front brake discs corroded

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding o/s &n/s (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear light lens damaged

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 61,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,102 miles

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,866 miles

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

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

o/s/r len holed but not showing white

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r len holed but not showing white

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front steps corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,989 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,447 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,447 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Battery insecure

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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E981 YVX is a 1987 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E981 YVX, 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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E981 YVX is a 1987 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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