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F141 JTT

1988 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,633 mi
Last recorded190,633 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 JTT
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 190,633 miles

handbrake has alot of travel

slight corrosion pon front to rear brake pipe

some splitting to rear shock sbsorber rubbers

Fail 19 Mar 2009 190,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has alot of travel

slight corrosion pon front to rear brake pipe

some splitting to rear shock sbsorber rubbers

Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,418 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight splitting to rear lower rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2007 1,589 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 1,589 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 95,994 miles

advise coolant leak

Fail 8 Nov 2005 95,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F141 JTT is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F141 JTT, 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 F141 JTT registered?

F141 JTT is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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