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G794 VMC

1989 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,865 mi
Last recorded62,865 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 VMC
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2006 62,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G794 VMC is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 G794 VMC, 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 G794 VMC registered?

G794 VMC is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G794 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G794 VMC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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