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G278 WOT

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy

Yellow Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,072 mi
Last recorded50,072 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy58,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 WOT
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td Dy
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

1 x exhaust manifold stud broken

2 x hub nuts fitted to nearside driveshaft

3 x caliper slide bolt caps missing/not fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air filter box loose/insecure

area at offside front top turret under bonnet corroded/corroding

both rear arches corroded

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs corrded/corroding

brake hose ferrules corroded

busbar between no1 and no2 glowplugs has been replaced by wire

exhaust front pipe corroded

existing repair to nearside rear sill

front droplink bushes perished

front shock absorbers corroded

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside rear inner arch corroded/holed

nearside track rod end gaitor perished

offside door corroded and holed

offside front arch corrded/dented and holed

offside front brake pipe not clipped in bracket but secure enough and not fouling anything

offside front indicator lense incomplete but not showing any white light

oil sump corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

rear silencer rubber mounting split

rear washer inoperative

slight leak at number 2 injector

small stonechip in windscreen

vehicle/floor/chassis/sills/doors/arches corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,508 miles

Noisy n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2006 39,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G278 WOT is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in Yellow with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G278 WOT, 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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G278 WOT is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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