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E207 FDP

1988 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,540 mi
Last recorded3,540 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 FDP
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 3,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wing corroded ;

offside front inner wing corroded ;

rear cross member corroded ;

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,848 miles

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

Offside front inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,875 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bent osf lower arm ball joint and slight greese leak

buckled osr alloy

osf tyre starting to perish in areas

play nsr w brg

slight play nsf track rod end

slight play osr w brg

slightly damp ns outer cv joint

small chips in screen

Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bent osf lower arm ball joint and slight greese leak

buckled osr alloy

osf tyre starting to perish in areas

play nsr w brg

slight play nsf track rod end

slight play osr w brg

slightly damp ns outer cv joint

small chips in screen

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,079 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE HEADLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTINGS

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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E207 FDP is a 1988 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,664 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 E207 FDP, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E207 FDP registered?

E207 FDP is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E207 FDP safe to buy?

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