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E255 YMJ

1987 Bedford Astramax

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,910 mi
Last recorded2,910 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astramax35,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 YMJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 2,910 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 2,141 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 2,114 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E255 YMJ is a 1987 Bedford Astramax in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 35,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 E255 YMJ, 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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What year was E255 YMJ registered?

E255 YMJ is a 1987 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E255 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 YMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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