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D704 SMB

1987 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 18064,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 SMB
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,436 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lamps are deteriorating...reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Footwell/floor area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,436 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lamps are deteriorating...reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Footwell/floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,894 miles

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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D704 SMB is a 1987 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 64,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D704 SMB, 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 39 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D704 SMB registered?

D704 SMB is a 1987 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D704 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D704 SMB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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