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G896 UTM

1990 Bedford 99 180

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

41,955 mi
Last recorded41,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Bedford 99 18052,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 UTM
MakeBedford
Model99 180
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 41,668 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 40,326 miles

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

chassis and suspension components covered in grease and other sealing compound

Fail 6 Jul 2021 40,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,993 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,937 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,345 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 39,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,999 miles

front no.plate cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,415 miles

n/s/r footbrake low.

sidesteps corroded and repaired floors corroded sills and brake pipes corroded coil springs and rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,689 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,779 miles

areas of surface corrosion no holes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,424 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 31,424 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 31,417 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2006 29,635 miles

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.

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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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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