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G66 UHU

1989 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,839 mi
Last recorded41,839 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG66 UHU
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,839 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,132 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2006 29,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

n /s & o/s front door steps corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f lower door step weak and corroded

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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G66 UHU is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G66 UHU, 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 G66 UHU registered?

G66 UHU is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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