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F817 SPJ

1989 Bedford Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,160 mi
Last recorded2,160 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra57,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 SPJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,160 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 2,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 92,795 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 92,779 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

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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F817 SPJ is a 1989 Bedford Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 F817 SPJ, 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 F817 SPJ registered?

F817 SPJ is a 1989 Bedford Astra, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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