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F231 YPW

1988 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

453 mi
Last recorded453 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 YPW
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 453 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 364 miles

Coolant leak engine block/core plug leaking VERY almost too excess ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded VERY almost too excess in places ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

VERY little reserve travel at park brake lever (almost too stop)

some underside corrosion to body and chassis - heavy in places

steering drop arm has play/movement VERY almost too excess

Fail 29 Jul 2021 355 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank/filler neck area?? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor/strengthening plate - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar/rod bushes - worn/deteriorated/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most shackles and bushes - worn/deteriorated too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel VERY low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar/rod bushes - worn/deteriorated/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most shackles and bushes - worn/deteriorated too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak engine block/core plug ?? ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted, corroded, and worn - VERY almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front steering drop arm has play/movement - VERY almost too excess

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

underside corrosion to body and chassis and suspension components - heavy corrosion in places

Pass 13 May 2019 97,662 miles

both front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 97,334 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2017 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 17 May 2017 97,083 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working light on when on dip beam (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel pipes coroded

gas bottle box insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,456 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,446 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,315 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,083 miles

small splits in side wall o/s/rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,073 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

small splits in side wall o/s/rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s reartyre has small splits in side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,464 miles

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in center steering idler

Fail 16 Mar 2010 81,464 miles

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

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in center steering idler

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,710 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,709 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 75,180 miles

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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F231 YPW is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F231 YPW, 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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F231 YPW is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 22 October 1988.

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