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F337 LRD

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,204 mi
Last recorded7,204 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF337 LRD
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 7,204 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 7,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 7,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 7,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 7,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 6,599 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 6,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 5,602 miles

advise front cross member "behind front valence" is corroding also nearside rear doorsill cap is corroding,

advise o/s headlight lens is becoming insecure also n/s headlamp lens is slightly condensated,

Pass 25 Oct 2011 5,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 5,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 4,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 4,968 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 4,348 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 4,348 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 3,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 3,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 2,287 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 2,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,473 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 1,470 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td A?

Based on 473 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,019
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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F337 LRD is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 57,872 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 9 Td A fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F337 LRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra 9 Td A typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F337 LRD is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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