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F433 JAP

1988 Bedford Astra

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 JAP
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2006 63,564 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F433 JAP is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,664 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 F433 JAP, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F433 JAP registered?

F433 JAP is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F433 JAP safe to buy?

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