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F206 KGC

1989 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF206 KGC
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,031 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,089 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,089 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,287 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 71,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,461 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 26 May 2006 68,280 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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F206 KGC is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 65,641 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 99 170 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F206 KGC, 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 37 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 F206 KGC registered?

F206 KGC is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is F206 KGC safe to buy?

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