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F565 YVG

1988 Bedford Astramax

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,849 mi
Last recorded75,849 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astramax57,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 YVG
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,849 miles

vehicle underside in poor condition overall with various welded repairs.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,619 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,734 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 71,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,434 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 60,478 miles

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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F565 YVG is a 1988 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F565 YVG, 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 F565 YVG registered?

F565 YVG is a 1988 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 21 November 1988.

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The MOT history for F565 YVG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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