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C846 MVW

1986 Bedford Astra

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,034 mi
Last recorded14,034 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Bedford Astra72,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC846 MVW
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,034 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 14,034 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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C846 MVW is a 1986 Bedford Astra in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C846 MVW, 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 C846 MVW registered?

C846 MVW is a 1986 Bedford Astra, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C846 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C846 MVW 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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