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G205 XAN

1989 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,836 mi
Last recorded13,836 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 XAN
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 13,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 114,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 11,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 75,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,241 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,689 miles

welding repairs but well covered

Pass 1 Oct 2015 6,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 6,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G205 XAN is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G205 XAN, 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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What year was G205 XAN registered?

G205 XAN is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G205 XAN safe to buy?

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