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D38 GEU

1986 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Bedford Astra72,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 GEU
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,131 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 64,109 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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D38 GEU is a 1986 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D38 GEU, 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 D38 GEU registered?

D38 GEU is a 1986 Bedford Astra, first registered on 8 December 1986.

Is D38 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D38 GEU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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