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E937 DYJ

1988 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,340 mi
Last recorded95,340 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 18064,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE937 DYJ
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,137 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 95,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,417 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 94,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 92,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres cracking.

Pass 23 May 2019 90,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 88,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 86,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,809 miles

NSR tyre cracking

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre cracking

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,504 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,497 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2011 71,208 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front tyre starting to deterioate

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,286 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre starting to deterioate

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,649 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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E937 DYJ is a 1988 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 E937 DYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E937 DYJ registered?

E937 DYJ is a 1988 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E937 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E937 DYJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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