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G801 TGX

1990 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 17059,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 TGX
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2008 53,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,885 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 96,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 92,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 May 2006 92,151 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front flexy brake hose starting to perish

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight handbrake travel

surface corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to metal brake pipe across rear axle

surface corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

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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G801 TGX is a 1990 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G801 TGX, 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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G801 TGX is a 1990 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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