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G885 RKL

1989 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 18056,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 RKL
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,841 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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 11 Nov 2005 87,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 86,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 86,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G885 RKL is a 1989 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G885 RKL, 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 G885 RKL registered?

G885 RKL is a 1989 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 9 December 1989.

Is G885 RKL safe to buy?

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