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E123 LHU

1988 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,749 mi
Last recorded80,749 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 LHU
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,749 miles

Both front torsion bushies perished

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2009 80,583 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front torsion bushies perished

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

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

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,155 miles

BOTH FRONT TCA BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 16 Jan 2008 80,155 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT TCA BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,475 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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E123 LHU is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,224 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 E123 LHU, 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 38 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 E123 LHU registered?

E123 LHU is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E123 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E123 LHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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