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E153 JDD

1987 Bedford Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 JDD
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2005 98,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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E153 JDD is a 1987 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 37,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E153 JDD, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E153 JDD registered?

E153 JDD is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E153 JDD safe to buy?

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