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H71 BEA

1990 Bedford Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

47,659 mi
Last recorded47,659 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astra41,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 BEA
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,923 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 24,923 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slight brake pedal travel

nail in tyre

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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H71 BEA is a 1990 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 46.0% with a typical mileage of 41,866 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H71 BEA, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H71 BEA is a 1990 Bedford Astra, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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