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G596 RWV

1990 Bedford Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,502 mi
Last recorded56,502 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astramax36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 RWV
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,502 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 56,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G596 RWV is a 1990 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G596 RWV, 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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G596 RWV is a 1990 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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