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E66 LBC

1988 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,768 mi
Last recorded4,768 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 LBC
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 4,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,173 miles

body corrosion around rear panel but not in pescribed areas.

centre exhaust blowing slightly

f/o/s tyre perished but not to cords

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,579 miles

Oil leak

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

n\s\f and n\s\r tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2013 3,578 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

n\s\f and n\s\r tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 15 Jun 2012 1,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 93,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 37,394 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 76,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E66 LBC is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E66 LBC, 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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E66 LBC is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 30 June 1988.

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