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B184 TAA

1985 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,276 mi
Last recorded29,276 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Bedford Astra46,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB184 TAA
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,276 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 29,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills undersealed †underside car has been welded †front cross member corroded †both inner sills undresealed †both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,733 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 28,733 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded †o/s/f chassie corroded

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
2,033
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 271
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
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B184 TAA is a 1985 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 46,385 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 Astra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B184 TAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B184 TAA registered?

B184 TAA is a 1985 Bedford Astra, first registered on 12 July 1985.

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