MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
coolant leaking
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
fuel pipes corroded
nail in tyre
oil leak
spare tyre defective
timing belt history unknowen,emissions not tested.
How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy?
Based on 414 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F979 CAX is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in White 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 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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F979 CAX, 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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What year was F979 CAX registered?
F979 CAX is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 5 April 1989.
Is F979 CAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F979 CAX 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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