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E22 BED

1988 Bedford Astra

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,035 mi
Last recorded52,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 BED
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,226 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,493 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,177 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,662 miles

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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E22 BED is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E22 BED, 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 E22 BED registered?

E22 BED is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E22 BED safe to buy?

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