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F74 HNM

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,572 mi
Last recorded43,572 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 HNM
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,572 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,308 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 28 May 2012 42,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,960 miles

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

front doors slightly corroded.

tyres slightly perrished.

underside corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front doors slightly corroded.

underside corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 41,597 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

foot brake slightly soft

rear cross member corroded

signs of fuel leak at filler pipe

Fail 17 May 2010 41,575 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear metal arch covers corroded and holed

rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 39,683 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,683 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,681 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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F74 HNM is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 56,057 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F74 HNM, 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 37 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F74 HNM is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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