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F589 FWL

1988 Bedford 99 180

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 FWL
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,262 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,658 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,844 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?

Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 53
fog lamp not working 45
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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F589 FWL is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford 99 180 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F589 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 180 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F589 FWL registered?

F589 FWL is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F589 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F589 FWL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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