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F468 BUE

1988 Bedford Astramax

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

10,851 mi
Last recorded10,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astramax57,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 BUE
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2006 10,851 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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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F468 BUE is a 1988 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F468 BUE, 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 F468 BUE registered?

F468 BUE is a 1988 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F468 BUE safe to buy?

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