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G429 XVL

1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

6,626 mi
Last recorded6,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2005
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy44,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 XVL
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td Dy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2005 6,626 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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G429 XVL is a 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 44,029 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 G429 XVL, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G429 XVL is a 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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