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G257 WOO

1989 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 WOO
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 63,379 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,510 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 62,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 60,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 56,959 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,959 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G257 WOO is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G257 WOO, 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 G257 WOO registered?

G257 WOO is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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