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F908 LVX

1988 Bedford 99 170

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 LVX
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,129 miles

all underside of camper very rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,965 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,965 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 81,010 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 80,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2005 80,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches and strut tops starting to corrode

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear inner sill corroded

oil leak from gearbox output shaft oil seal

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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F908 LVX is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 69,310 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F908 LVX, 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 38 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 F908 LVX registered?

F908 LVX is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F908 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F908 LVX shows 12 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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