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C537 EFJ

1985 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Bedford Astra46,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC537 EFJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2007 99,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 97,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2005 94,790 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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C537 EFJ 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 C537 EFJ, 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 C537 EFJ registered?

C537 EFJ is a 1985 Bedford Astra, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C537 EFJ safe to buy?

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