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B396 XHK

1984 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,768 mi
Last recorded65,768 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB396 XHK
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,867 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,295 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on side walls.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 62,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on side walls.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,302 miles

o/s/r valance corroded [not with in 30cm of tow bar]

Fail 22 Nov 2012 60,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,109 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 58,109 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 56,078 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 56,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 53,859 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED BUT SECURE.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 49,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 45,722 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,722 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,963 miles

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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B396 XHK is a 1984 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B396 XHK, 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 42 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B396 XHK is a 1984 Bedford Astra, first registered on 7 November 1984.

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