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F855 STC

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,876 mi
Last recorded73,876 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 STC
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 73,876 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,803 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded /front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,968 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,226 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,160 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,928 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,928 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,427 miles

Coolant leak

front reg.plate fitted under spare wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front cross members to floor area has surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,464 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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F855 STC is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F855 STC, 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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F855 STC is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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