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G951 MUE

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,671 mi
Last recorded94,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 MUE
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,671 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

major oil leak from sump and crank shaft seal

offside drop door slightly corroded

rear axle noisy

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 21 May 2009 94,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2009 94,449 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 93,644 miles

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

both beam pattens require attention soon

both wipers slighty smearing screen

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

offside drop door slighty corroded

several corrosion spots showing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 May 2008 93,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both beam pattens require attention soon

both wipers slighty smearing screen

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

offside drop door slighty corroded

several corrosion spots showing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2007 92,168 miles

(brake front) brake disc slightly corroded

(front to rear rear section) brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside head lamp beam pattern on limit

Oil leak

hand brake cable starting to fray

nearside front floor/ inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 11 May 2007 92,161 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel on limit

nearside front floor / inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside head lamp beam pattern on limit

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 15 May 2006 89,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2006 89,892 miles

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

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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G951 MUE is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G951 MUE, 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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G951 MUE is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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