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F986 FFJ

1988 Bedford 99 170

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,022 mi
Last recorded37,022 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 FFJ
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,022 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 37,018 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,990 miles

corrosion front floors and front arches

Fail 30 Jan 2008 31,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,000 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 2 Feb 2007 26,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,172 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 22,158 miles

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.

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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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.

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