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E993 HFL

1987 Bedford 99 180

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,881 mi
Last recorded91,881 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Bedford 99 18064,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 HFL
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

note tail gate & side drop doors not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2010 91,881 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

note tail gate & side drop doors not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,292 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,251 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 89,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E993 HFL is a 1987 Bedford 99 180 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E993 HFL, 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 E993 HFL registered?

E993 HFL is a 1987 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E993 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E993 HFL 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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