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G657 VJF

1989 Bedford Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra57,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 VJF
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2011 82,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,361 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 80,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 72,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 64,623 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
2,033
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 271
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
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G657 VJF is a 1989 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Astra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G657 VJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G657 VJF registered?

G657 VJF is a 1989 Bedford Astra, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G657 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G657 VJF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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