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F482 RUL

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,139 mi
Last recorded96,139 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 RUL
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 96,139 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside outersill corroded, not within 30cms of prescribed

Pass 19 Oct 2024 95,545 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,253 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,708 miles

Front crossmember corroded, not structural

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,875 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,377 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,657 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,580 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,414 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 72,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,934 miles

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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F482 RUL is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F482 RUL, 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 F482 RUL registered?

F482 RUL is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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