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G833 XBJ

1989 Bedford Astramax

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,303 mi
Last recorded52,303 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astramax42,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 XBJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,303 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,717 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,717 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,577 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,577 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,364 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 35,721 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 35,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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G833 XBJ is a 1989 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 42,471 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 G833 XBJ, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G833 XBJ registered?

G833 XBJ is a 1989 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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