MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?
Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C953 CYM is a 1985 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C953 CYM, 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 C953 CYM registered?
C953 CYM is a 1985 Bedford Astra, first registered on 12 November 1985.
Is C953 CYM safe to buy?
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