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F498 PDP

1989 Bedford Astramax

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,979 mi
Last recorded2,979 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 PDP
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 2,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion in inner and outer sill also covered in under seal and general corrosion in body

nearside headlamp lens loose

some corrosion in both side front floors

Fail 15 Dec 2009 2,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion in inner and outer sill also covered in under seal and general corrosion in body

nearside headlamp lens loose

some corrosion in both side front floors

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,745 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicl eand in body and sills

Fail 19 Nov 2008 89,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicl eand in body and sills

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion in vehicle body and chassis under side

some wear in brake pedal rubber

Fail 15 Nov 2007 75,672 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion in vehicle body and chassis under side

some wear in brake pedal rubber

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,380 miles

front number plate cracked

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion under van in body

rear balance on upper limit

some corrosion in rear body panel

some wear brake pedal rubber

Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

general corrosion under van in body

rear balance on upper limit

some corrosion in rear body panel

some wear brake pedal rubber

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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F498 PDP is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F498 PDP, 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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F498 PDP is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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