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E969 AWV

1987 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

2,263 mi
Last recorded2,263 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE969 AWV
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components corroded

both outewr sills heavily undersealed

front tyre pressures appear low

general underbody corrosion

patch repair to nearside outer sill

patch repairs to offside front and offside rear inner wings

rear brake hose unions corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2006 2,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components corroded

both outer sills heavily undersealed

front tyre pressures appear low

general underbody corrosion

patch repair to nearside outer sill

rear brake hose unions corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2006 2,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

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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E969 AWV is a 1987 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E969 AWV, 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 E969 AWV registered?

E969 AWV is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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