MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 170?
Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E996 GEW is a 1987 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E996 GEW, 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 E996 GEW registered?
E996 GEW is a 1987 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 10 August 1987.
Is E996 GEW safe to buy?
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