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E328 HVV

1987 Bedford Astramax

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,196 mi
Last recorded36,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astramax35,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE328 HVV
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,196 miles

some corrosion near prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,780 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front brake hoses perished

slight exhaust blow

slight play from off side front lower ball joint

slight play from rear wheel bearings

tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2007 22,020 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 22,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,392 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E328 HVV is a 1987 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E328 HVV, 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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E328 HVV is a 1987 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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