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G816 OEA

1989 Bedford 99 180

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 OEA
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 62,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,393 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,387 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 56,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,935 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,892 miles

rear flexi pipe ferrule slightly corroded

rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,881 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,853 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 55,827 miles

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

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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G816 OEA is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G816 OEA, 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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What year was G816 OEA registered?

G816 OEA is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G816 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G816 OEA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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