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G774 LHH

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,753 mi
Last recorded55,753 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 LHH
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 55,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 55,711 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 51,935 miles

temp filler cap fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

temp fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 51,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 51,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

unable to check front brake pads properly both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,086 miles

all flexi brake hoses corroded

engine covers fitted

leaf springs corroded

nsr shackle pin bush deteriorated

oil leak on gearbox

osf tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2015 49,082 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os rear (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too high os (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working ns and os rear (1.2.1b)

all flexi brake hoses corroded

engine covers fitted

leaf springs corroded

nsr shackle pin bush deteriorated

oil leak on gearbox

osf tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,581 miles

1.rear number plate cracked 2.exhaust front section corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

steering coupling deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 45,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.rear number plate cracked 2.exhaust front section corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

steering coupling deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,593 miles

chassis & floor corroding

metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear suspension leaf spring bushes starting to split

slight movement both front suspension legs

Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,593 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis & floor corroding

metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear suspension leaf spring bushes starting to split

slight movement both front suspension legs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust front pipe corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,329 miles

parking brake req' adjustment

Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake req' adjustment

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,911 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 27,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?

Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 53
fog lamp not working 45
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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G774 LHH is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 56,057 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 99 180 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G774 LHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford 99 180 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G774 LHH is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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