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F805 RPE

1989 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 RPE
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,968 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 74,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 74,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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F805 RPE is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F805 RPE, 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.

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What year was F805 RPE registered?

F805 RPE is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F805 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F805 RPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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