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G683 LYA

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,920 mi
Last recorded20,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy58,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 LYA
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td Dy
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,920 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 20,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 9,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 99,603 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 99,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front pads appear low

Pass 3 Aug 2005 93,174 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy?

Based on 414 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
3,389
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
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G683 LYA is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 58,434 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 Dy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G683 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G683 LYA registered?

G683 LYA is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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