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G96 YRD

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG96 YRD
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,373 miles

Advanaced corrosion to nearside outer sill

Advanced corrosion to offside front lower inner wheel arch

Both rear tyres perishing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Evidence of filler in offside rear inner wheel arch but it appears sound

Filler in nearside outer still but it still appears sound

Imbalance on rear footbrake

Offside and nearside rear lower wings heavily corroded and holed

Offside outer drive shaft gaitor perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,806 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2009 93,493 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,215 miles

appears to be slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator

both rear spring mountings corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front disc pitted on inner face

Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,666 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,425 miles

very little movement in rear brake load valve

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td A?

Based on 473 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,019
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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G96 YRD is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 57,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Astra 9 Td A fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G96 YRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G96 YRD is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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