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F596 FWL

1988 Bedford 99 180

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 FWL
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2007 67,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,465 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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F596 FWL is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F596 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.

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What year was F596 FWL registered?

F596 FWL is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F596 FWL safe to buy?

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