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F295 BFK

1988 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,366 mi
Last recorded24,366 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 BFK
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,366 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 24,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

tax run out †engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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F295 BFK is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 69,310 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F295 BFK, 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 F295 BFK registered?

F295 BFK is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F295 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F295 BFK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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