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G498 DVN

1990 Bedford Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astramax36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 DVN
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 26,332 miles

both outer sills corodding

front suspension bushs splitting

full vehicle heavily coated in wax oil . unable to fully inspect

inner sills corodding

Pass 13 May 2024 25,746 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 25,746 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,953 miles

underside heavily coated restricting inspection of all structure, suspension and other components

Pass 25 Apr 2022 23,332 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated restricting full inspection of all brake, suspension, and structure.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 23,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily coated restricting full inspection of all brake, suspension, and structure.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,307 miles

brake efforts just met requirements

underbody and suspension components heavily coated restricting full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,138 miles

vehicle underside very heavily coated with underseal and oil ,difficult to carry out full inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,437 miles

underside heavily undersealed/waxoiled restricting full inspection.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,773 miles

underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled and undersealed restricting full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,095 miles

under bonnet and underside of vehicle heavily coated with sealer and grease

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,388 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed restricting full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2015 15,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,433 miles

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed restricting inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2014 13,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle underbody extensively undersealed restricting inspection.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 3,765 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled

Fail 8 Oct 2011 3,733 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled

Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle heavily waxoiled,full inspection difficult.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,661 miles

vehicle heavily waxoiled,full inspection difficult.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle heavily waxoiled and full inspection difficult.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,009 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,844 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills are starting to corrode

o/s/f front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

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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G498 DVN is a 1990 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G498 DVN, 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 G498 DVN registered?

G498 DVN is a 1990 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G498 DVN safe to buy?

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