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G893 UTM

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 UTM
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,925 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,009 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all chassis, sils, suspension and brakes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,715 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,423 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,954 miles

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,974 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,688 miles

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

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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G893 UTM is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G893 UTM, 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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G893 UTM is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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