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F292 MUF

1989 Bedford 99 170

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,917 mi
Last recorded93,917 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 MUF
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,917 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,687 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills both side (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side front inner door sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear inner bottom sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 8,884 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides lower wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,466 miles

Note: Engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,651 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Note: Engine oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 6,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 5,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 3,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 1,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 96,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 94,371 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F292 MUF is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 65,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F292 MUF, 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 37 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 F292 MUF registered?

F292 MUF is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F292 MUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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