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F303 WRN

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,404 mi
Last recorded72,404 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 WRN
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,381 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 72,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,779 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,908 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake pedal travel long

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,824 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,819 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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,783 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,767 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 59,972 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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F303 WRN is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 56,057 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 F303 WRN, 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 37 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 F303 WRN registered?

F303 WRN is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F303 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F303 WRN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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