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F89 TDG

1989 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,672 mi
Last recorded32,672 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 TDG
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,672 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 32,672 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,569 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front doorstep rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,263 miles

advisories as previous

Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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 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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion at nearside & offside rear inner wings

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front inner and outer wheel arches have been welded

tape fitted to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,361 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front inner and outer wheel arches have been welded

tape fitted to nearside rear arch

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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F89 TDG is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F89 TDG, 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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F89 TDG is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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