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E323 DBH

1988 Bedford Astramax

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,751 mi
Last recorded66,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astramax57,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 DBH
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 66,751 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 666,087 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,901 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,795 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 58,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 53,383 miles

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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E323 DBH is a 1988 Bedford Astramax in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 57,280 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E323 DBH, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E323 DBH registered?

E323 DBH is a 1988 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E323 DBH safe to buy?

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