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G391 TFJ

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,896 mi
Last recorded23,896 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 TFJ
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,896 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,135 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,067 miles

FILLER IN PARTS OF BODYWORK.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,898 miles

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

front (both) Tyre cracking but not to ply/cords

front towing eye mounting corroded

repair work done on front of vehicle but unable to identify the method as it has been obscured by thick underseal

Fail 4 Aug 2015 22,898 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front (both) Tyre cracking but not to ply/cords

front towing eye mounting corroded

repair work done on front of vehicle but unable to identify the method as it has been obscured by thick underseal

temp guage shows vehicle overheating

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,879 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 22,879 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,842 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 22,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 217,431 miles

various corrosion under vehicle which will need attention soon.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 217,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion under vehicle which will need attention soon

Pass 11 Oct 2005 17,070 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 17,070 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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G391 TFJ is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G391 TFJ, 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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G391 TFJ is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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