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E472 GJM

1988 Bedford Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 GJM
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2006 51,940 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 51,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E472 GJM is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E472 GJM, 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 E472 GJM registered?

E472 GJM is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E472 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E472 GJM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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