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F317 MTF

1988 Bedford 99 170

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

12,491 mi
Last recorded12,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 MTF
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2008 12,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 12,239 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 9,030 miles

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 7,350 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F317 MTF is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 F317 MTF, 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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What year was F317 MTF registered?

F317 MTF is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F317 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 MTF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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