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F789 RDE

1988 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 RDE
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,284 miles

all suspension,brakes and steering components have surface corrosion but meet minimum requirements

Pass 28 Sep 2024 65,820 miles

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 65,820 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,791 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

significant areas of corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,791 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member area. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

significant corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,288 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 57,288 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) cental steering pivot ,marked with yellow chalk (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,134 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,790 miles

chassis corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,510 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,509 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine sump plug leaking oil

Pass 28 May 2008 43,770 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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F789 RDE is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F789 RDE, 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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F789 RDE is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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