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G957 GNH

1989 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,250 mi
Last recorded99,250 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford 99 17065,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG957 GNH
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 99,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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G957 GNH is a 1989 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford 99 170 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 65,641 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 99 170 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G957 GNH, 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 37 years old, this Bedford 99 170 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G957 GNH registered?

G957 GNH is a 1989 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G957 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G957 GNH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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