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G949 JNY

1990 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,905 mi
Last recorded62,905 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 17059,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 JNY
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bearing noise from gearbox

Fail 2 Oct 2019 62,905 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper top mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bearing noise from gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,350 miles

Bearing noise from gearbox

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,141 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside front flooring and step areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower door step corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.B.2)

gearbox and axle noisey

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,401 miles

Front brake disc pads worn very low...

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,928 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,926 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,774 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,272 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NS doorstep weak with corrosion.

NSF tyre in poor condition,sidewall damaged on inner edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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G949 JNY is a 1990 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G949 JNY, 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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G949 JNY is a 1990 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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