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C653 ORC

1986 Bedford Astramax

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,363 mi
Last recorded30,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 ORC
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,363 miles

O/S SEAT BELT CATCH RED PIECE MISSING BUT WORKS OK

Fail 6 Jul 2006 30,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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C653 ORC is a 1986 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C653 ORC, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C653 ORC registered?

C653 ORC is a 1986 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C653 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C653 ORC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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