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G493 RNH

1990 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,558 mi
Last recorded51,558 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 17059,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 RNH
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,558 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 51,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,933 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 44,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 37,379 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 37,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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G493 RNH is a 1990 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,148 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 G493 RNH, 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 36 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 G493 RNH registered?

G493 RNH is a 1990 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G493 RNH safe to buy?

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