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C228 VLL

1986 Bedford Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1986 Bedford Astra72,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 VLL
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,692 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,699 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,883 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 59,883 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,056 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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C228 VLL is a 1986 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.2% with a typical mileage of 72,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C228 VLL, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C228 VLL registered?

C228 VLL is a 1986 Bedford Astra, first registered on 17 July 1986.

Is C228 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C228 VLL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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