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G472 SKX

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 SKX
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 97,116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to body work

Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,737 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,392 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 91,392 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre treads wearing low and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,373 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

emissions c/o high at 3.10 prm

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2009 89,357 miles

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

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 Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

emissions c/o high at 3.10 prm

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,565 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside sun visor insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 81,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside head lamp slightly damaged

offside rear sill corroded and holed

Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,089 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td A?

Based on 473 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,019
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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G472 SKX is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 57,872 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 A fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G472 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G472 SKX is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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