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G840 UFG

1990 Bedford Astramax

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

29,957 mi
Last recorded29,957 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astramax36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 UFG
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 29,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 28,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 27,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 26,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 24,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 22,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 21,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Pass 15 Feb 2019 19,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 15,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 11,039 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 11,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 5,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,247 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 4,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 1,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 98,590 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 95,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 93,054 miles

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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G840 UFG is a 1990 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G840 UFG, 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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What year was G840 UFG registered?

G840 UFG is a 1990 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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