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F421 DFL

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,211 mi
Last recorded71,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 DFL
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,211 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 71,211 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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F421 DFL is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F421 DFL, 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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What year was F421 DFL registered?

F421 DFL is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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