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G990 ABY

1990 Bedford 99 170

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,173 mi
Last recorded72,173 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 17059,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG990 ABY
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 72,173 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,153 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

slight corrosion on lh sill

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,397 miles

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

Slight corrosion around top mounting points for o/side and n/side front shock absorbers.

Slight movement in centre steering idler.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 71,395 miles

Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Slight corrosion around top mounting points for o/side and n/side front shock absorbers.

Slight movement in centre steering idler.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,821 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches have been repaired but unable to fully inspect

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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G990 ABY is a 1990 Bedford 99 170 in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G990 ABY, 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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What year was G990 ABY registered?

G990 ABY is a 1990 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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