MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Tie bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
chassis and suspension components covered in grease and other sealing compound
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
chassis and suspension components covered in grease and other sealing compound
heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides rears (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat mount (5.2.6)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
both door steps corroded
o/s/r tyre deteriorating
side locker not securely closed
spare wheel not correctly secured
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
both door steps corroded
o/s/r tyre deteriorating
side locker not securely closed
spare wheel not correctly secured
front no.plate cracked
o/s/r tyre cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front no.plate cracked
o/s/r tyre cracking
n/s/r footbrake low.
sidesteps corroded and repaired floors corroded sills and brake pipes corroded coil springs and rear leaf springs corroded
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
areas of surface corrosion no holes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
corrosion under vehicle
o/s/f tyre worn
o/s/r brake effort slightly low
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion on front suspension top mounts
corrosion on vehicle body work
corrosion under vehicle
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise lower steering column coupling rubber cracking
o/s/f tyre getting low tread
How Reliable is the Bedford 99 180?
Based on 1,479 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G896 UTM is a 1990 Bedford 99 180 in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1990 Bedford 99 180 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 52,967 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 G896 UTM, 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 36 years old, this Bedford 99 180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G896 UTM is a 1990 Bedford 99 180, first registered on 9 May 1990.
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