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F780 RTP

1989 Bedford Astramax

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 RTP
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 84,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 84,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side front outer c.v boot perished.

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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F780 RTP is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F780 RTP, 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 F780 RTP registered?

F780 RTP is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F780 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F780 RTP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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