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F480 PBH

1989 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 PBH
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,728 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 74,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,010 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,653 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,453 miles

corrosion around front top mounts

tyre walls very perished and painted with heavy black paint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,122 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,478 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,478 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 67,792 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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F480 PBH is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F480 PBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F480 PBH registered?

F480 PBH is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F480 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 PBH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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