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E814 CGX

1987 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 CGX
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,284 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 57,366 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front brake is slightly binding

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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E814 CGX is a 1987 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 37,286 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 E814 CGX, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E814 CGX registered?

E814 CGX is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E814 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E814 CGX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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