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F815 KFM

1989 Bedford Astramax

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,143 mi
Last recorded58,143 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF815 KFM
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 58,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TOP & BOTTOM OF ENGINE (ROCKER/SUMP AREA) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2018 54,727 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 50,560 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 50,560 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x member (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 46,882 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 46,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 42,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 39,735 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 38,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,984 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 37,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 35,068 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 32,302 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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F815 KFM is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F815 KFM, 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 F815 KFM registered?

F815 KFM is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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