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G183 RCJ

1989 Bedford Astramax

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 RCJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2006 86,653 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 86,645 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corossion in both outersills

corossion in front floor areas

corossion in o/s front to rear metal brake pipe

corossion in rear chassis

corossion in rear undersills

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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G183 RCJ is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G183 RCJ, 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 G183 RCJ registered?

G183 RCJ is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G183 RCJ safe to buy?

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