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F236 GRO

1988 Bedford 99 170

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,381 mi
Last recorded6,381 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 GRO
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 6,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (2.7.4)

both front tyres perished

slight corrosion both front inner steps

Pass 19 Feb 2016 4,479 miles

all tyres perishing

front brakes have a slight bind

Fail 15 Feb 2016 4,471 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2015 3,695 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking/ perishing

front x member corroding and chassis and inner front arches

Fail 16 Feb 2015 3,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cracking/ perishing

front x member corroding and chassis and inner front arches

Pass 3 Mar 2014 2,886 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis,floor and sills have corrosion

front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2014 2,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2013 2,073 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

chassis,body and floor have corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2012 1,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 1,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside front x member starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,994 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,553 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

cant see welding on inner arches

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 92,494 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,498 miles

offside rear tyre just legal †offside n nearside front turrits starting to corrode †3/ front cross member near steering arms starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2005 91,122 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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F236 GRO is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F236 GRO, 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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F236 GRO is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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