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A20 GTE

1989 Bedford Astramax

Orange Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,194 mi
Last recorded27,194 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GTE
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 929 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,257 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 67,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,522 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Astramax?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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A20 GTE is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in Orange with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 42,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 GTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 GTE registered?

A20 GTE is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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