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G549 UVU

1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,229 mi
Last recorded1,229 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td A32,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 UVU
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,229 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 1,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 1,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 97,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,226 miles

both floor edge flaking

both rear tyres starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2006 96,165 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

near side and off side floor edges flaking

oil leak

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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G549 UVU is a 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td A models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 32,680 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 G549 UVU, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G549 UVU is a 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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