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G786 NGN

1990 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,767 mi
Last recorded17,767 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 17059,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 NGN
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,767 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 17,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

engine preheater hose is split

front left lower outer body sill is slightly corroded

front screen is cracked outside swept area

handbrake travel is slightly high

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,506 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

various amounts of corrosion around vehicle body panels

Fail 1 Feb 2008 17,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,412 miles

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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G786 NGN is a 1990 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G786 NGN, 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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G786 NGN is a 1990 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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