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E442 CUD

1988 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 CUD
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

oil pressure light on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2025 86,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

oil pressure light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 76,000 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,760 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,752 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 155 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,884 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 6 Feb 2018 27,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

number plate bulb holder insecure

slight corrosion o/s/f sill

Fail 27 Jan 2017 19,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

number plate bulb holder insecure

slight corrosion o/s/f sill

Fail 5 Jun 2014 19,807 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 19,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 19,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,462 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 17,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,464 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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E442 CUD is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E442 CUD, 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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E442 CUD is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 18 July 1988.

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