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G496 YJO

1990 Bedford Astramax

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,431 mi
Last recorded12,431 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astramax36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 YJO
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,431 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 12,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 11,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G496 YJO is a 1990 Bedford Astramax in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 G496 YJO, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G496 YJO registered?

G496 YJO is a 1990 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G496 YJO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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