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F495 SPD

1989 Bedford Astramax

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF495 SPD
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2006 95,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front floor pans to the rear are not sound within 30cm of outer seat ,lower seat belt and rear forwad suspension mount`s

both front shock`s starting to get weak

both front top shock mount`s starting to split

bourderline pass on o/s/f outer c,v boot may be leaking grease from outer lip

driver`s wiper blade starting to split

hand brake cable bracket is starting to pull away from transmistion tunal

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

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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F495 SPD is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 42,471 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 F495 SPD, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F495 SPD registered?

F495 SPD is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 30 May 1989.

Is F495 SPD safe to buy?

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