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F313 XNW

1988 Bedford 99 170

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,738 mi
Last recorded7,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 XNW
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 7,738 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In front of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Support panel corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 5,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 4,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 98,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,513 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 93,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 90,112 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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F313 XNW is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 F313 XNW, 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 F313 XNW registered?

F313 XNW is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F313 XNW safe to buy?

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