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G87 UYL

1989 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,285 mi
Last recorded74,285 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 UYL
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,903 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 64,551 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,551 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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G87 UYL is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 G87 UYL, 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 G87 UYL registered?

G87 UYL is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G87 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G87 UYL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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