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F359 KGU

1988 Bedford Astramax

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,233 mi
Last recorded19,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astramax57,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 KGU
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,940 miles

see advice sheet issued 15/03/2006; Test no. 931494676072

welded repairs heavily coated in underseal

Fail 15 Mar 2006 8,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel return hose & bypass hose seem damp

o/s mirror slightly loose

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded & holed

rear brake balance poor

rear number plate slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Bedford Astramax?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F359 KGU is a 1988 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 57,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F359 KGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F359 KGU registered?

F359 KGU is a 1988 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F359 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F359 KGU 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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