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E48 AGC

1988 Bedford 99 170

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 AGC
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,442 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

light corrosion underbody

nearside front wheel arch signs of body filler

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 94,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both headlight reflectors fadeing

o/s+n/s/f inner arches some corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,727 miles

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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E48 AGC is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 69,310 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 E48 AGC, 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 38 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 E48 AGC registered?

E48 AGC is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 5 March 1988.

Is E48 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E48 AGC 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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