MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion front floors and front arches
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion front floors and front arches
n/s/f tyre low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f floor holed
n/s/f tyre low
o/s/f tyre low and perishing
145/12 tyres on rear 155/12 tyres on front
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion in front and rear arches and sills
steering colomn lower flexi coupling perishing
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
145/12 tyres on rear 155/12 tyres on front
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion in front and rear sills annd arches
o/s/f tyre perishing and low
steering colomn lower flexi coupling perishing
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 170?
Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F986 FFJ is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 69,310 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 F986 FFJ, 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 F986 FFJ registered?
F986 FFJ is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 18 August 1988.
Is F986 FFJ safe to buy?
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