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G840 NYB

1990 Bedford 99 180

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

53,568 mi
Last recorded53,568 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 18052,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 NYB
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,827 miles

All fuel hoses perished

All fuel tank pipes corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (flat spot) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight play in nearside front suspension attachment

Slight play in offside front suspension attachment

Slight play in steering idler joint

Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

All fuel tank pipes corroded

Electrical wiring insecure starter solenoid wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Flexible fuel hoses perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper attachment

Slight play in offside front suspension upper attachment

Slight play in steering idler joint

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,977 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed In treads cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,870 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 50,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,590 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 50,590 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,467 miles

fuel hoses to filter and pump in poor condition/cracked

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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G840 NYB is a 1990 Bedford 99 180 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1990 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 52,967 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 G840 NYB, 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 36 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G840 NYB is a 1990 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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