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F451 EKY

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

50,257 mi
Last recorded50,257 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy58,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 EKY
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td Dy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,203 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,838 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 47,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 45,066 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 45,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy?

Based on 414 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
3,389
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
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F451 EKY is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 58,434 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 Dy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F451 EKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F451 EKY registered?

F451 EKY is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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