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G537 MKP

1989 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,587 mi
Last recorded31,587 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 MKP
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,763 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 30,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,951 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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G537 MKP is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G537 MKP, 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 G537 MKP registered?

G537 MKP is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G537 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G537 MKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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