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F838 SPO

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,109 mi
Last recorded56,109 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy58,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 SPO
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td Dy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,109 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,108 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,314 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy?

Based on 414 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
3,389
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
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F838 SPO is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 58,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F838 SPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F838 SPO is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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