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E554 EMV

1988 Bedford Astra

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 EMV
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,313 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner flitch panels

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,699 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,931 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,157 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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E554 EMV is a 1988 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E554 EMV, 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 E554 EMV registered?

E554 EMV is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E554 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 EMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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