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D7 GTE

1987 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,438 mi
Last recorded61,438 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 GTE
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,438 miles

underbody and chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,438 miles

Lower of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Some underside corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Some underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,428 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 61,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,772 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,766 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 47,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,173 miles

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

handbrake lever high

n/s/r outer sill starting too rust

o/s/r brake pipe starting too rust

Pass 5 May 2009 36,128 miles

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

both front discs starting to whalp

both rear arches starting to rust

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front discs slightly whooped

front side windows tinted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,779 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D7 GTE is a 1987 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 37,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D7 GTE, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D7 GTE is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 29 July 1987.

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