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E487 SUE

1988 Bedford Astramax

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astramax57,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 SUE
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 80,148 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 75,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2006 75,076 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2005 70,737 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 70,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E487 SUE is a 1988 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E487 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E487 SUE registered?

E487 SUE is a 1988 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E487 SUE safe to buy?

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