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E648 CTV

1988 Bedford Astra

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,187 mi
Last recorded68,187 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2005
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE648 CTV
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2005 68,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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E648 CTV is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E648 CTV, 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 E648 CTV registered?

E648 CTV is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E648 CTV safe to buy?

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