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F793 RPE

1989 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra57,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF793 RPE
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,623 miles

corrosion in back panel †corrosion in both outer side sills †corrosion in both front brake discs †

Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion in rear back panel †corrosion in both outer side sills †corrosion in both front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2005 26,522 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 26,496 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
2,033
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 271
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
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F793 RPE is a 1989 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,660 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 Astra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F793 RPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F793 RPE registered?

F793 RPE is a 1989 Bedford Astra, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F793 RPE safe to buy?

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