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D288 PUD

1987 Bedford Astramax

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astramax35,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 PUD
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,420 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,420 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,811 miles

Both sun visors loose.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Both sun visors loose.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 41,554 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 41,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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D288 PUD is a 1987 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 35,752 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 D288 PUD, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D288 PUD is a 1987 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 10 March 1987.

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