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E442 FNJ

1988 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 FNJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

alternater noisy

engine worn

n/s/r lens damadged

number plate light covers missing

o/s/f door check strap missing

top suspensio n mounts split

wipers blades worn

Fail 30 Aug 2007 95,018 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator noisy

n/s/r lens holed reversing light

number plate light covers missing

o/s/f check strap missing

top suspension mounts split

wipers take little time to clear screen

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,269 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 FNJ is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E442 FNJ, 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 E442 FNJ registered?

E442 FNJ is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E442 FNJ safe to buy?

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