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F162 CYB

1988 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 CYB
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

heatsheild insercure

n/s wiper blade starting to wear

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,348 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 63,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

chip to windscreen

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine oil leak

rear axle noisey

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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F162 CYB is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F162 CYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F162 CYB registered?

F162 CYB is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F162 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F162 CYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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