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J520 LGE

1992 Bedford 99 170

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ520 LGE
MakeBedford
Model99 170
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,461 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 71,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,961 miles

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

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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J520 LGE is a 1992 Bedford 99 170 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J520 LGE, 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 34 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 J520 LGE registered?

J520 LGE is a 1992 Bedford 99 170, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J520 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J520 LGE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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