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F940 MPG

1988 Bedford 99 170

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford 99 17069,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 MPG
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 76,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 74,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 74,501 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,079 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,623 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,147 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,437 miles

play in steering idler.rear shackle bushes worn

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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F940 MPG is a 1988 Bedford 99 170 in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F940 MPG, 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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F940 MPG is a 1988 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 5 December 1988.

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